TaskTool 360 – Learning Systems

Category: Bullying & Respect

  • Can someone be disrespectful without intending to be?

    A colleague says they were 'only joking' after another person explains that a comment upset them.

    What do you think?

    How much should intention matter compared with the impact of someone's behaviour?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • When does workplace banter stop being funny?

    A team often jokes with each other. One colleague laughs along but has become noticeably quieter when a particular joke is repeated.

    What do you think?

    Who decides when banter has crossed the line?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

  • Should you challenge disrespect that isn’t aimed at you?

    You hear a colleague make a dismissive comment about another person who is not present. Nobody else responds.

    What do you think?

    What responsibility do bystanders have when disrespect is directed at someone else?

    Keep the conversation going

    • What different perspectives might people in this situation have?
    • What would influence the way you responded?
    • Would your view change if you were in a different role?

    Share your perspective in the comments below.

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