HALF-DAY WORKSHOP

For 6 to 20 participants at your place of business

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

It starts with just little thoughts, actions, and behaviours, but it can grow and easily turn your workplace into a toxic environment. Oppression creates an intimidated workforce, increased absenteeism, a decrease in morale, and a loss of ideas, knowledge, and productivity. This thought-provoking half-day workshop puts oppression under the microscope!

Participants will explore the early signs of harassment and oppression and learn techniques to confront and end it.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • People in a leadership position who can influence the environment around them
  • Anyone wishing to be part of a positive workplace

YOU WILL LEARN TO:

  • Understand what we mean when we talk about oppression
  • Identify who may be impacted by oppressive behaviours
  • Examine their own actions in the work environment
  • Explore the consequences that can occur
  • Identify actions and solutions to fight oppression in the workplace

COURSE OUTLINE

Defining Oppression

  • Examine world events where oppressive behaviour was blatant
  • Highlight the characteristics the occur when oppression or harrassment happens
  • Shift the focus to your work environment to see if it exists there

Considering the Impact 

  • Identify the people who may feel they are treated differently or disrespectfully
  • Explore the impact on others in that environment
  • Discuss why people would treat others in this manner

Analyzing the Work Environment:

  • Highlight the signs that this behaviour is occurring
  • Identify the consequences to (a) the organization (b) the individual
  • Look to see who is at risk and who may be acting inappropriately
  • Identify personal behaviours

Creating Anti-Oppression Strategies

  • Identify how you can personally make changes that will build relationships
  • Highlight people/programs to help such as H.R. or EAP programs
  • Develop strategies to move toward an oppression free environment
  • Create a personal action place to enhance your own behavior
  • Become a great role model for others

Summary and Evaluations

METHODS TO BE USED

This is a highly interactive workshop that explores participants’ current thinking and uses large and small group discussions and individual exercises. Participants will also work in pairs to role play real life situations.

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Course Code: EDH501

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