Respect in the Workplace

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Course Description

A respectful work environment is vital for team success and contributes to a strong professional reputation. Embracing diverse values and perspectives fosters growth and collaboration. While respect is often taught early in life, it remains equally important for adults to model respectful behaviors. It is the shared responsibility of all team members to uphold respect, address conflicts constructively, and maintain a positive, safe workplace.

This course equips participants with the tools and insights to promote respect and recognize behaviors that impact workplace performance. By fostering integrity, professionalism, and effective communication, your team will create an environment where collaboration and mutual respect thrive.

12+

Hours

72

Lectures

$40

Price

WHAT TO EXPECT

Learning Objectives

  • Have a clear understanding of respect and self-respect
  • Choose appropriate emotional responses 
  • Develop respectful communication approaches
  • Understand how to build a respectful workplace, and the importance of team contribution
  • Understand policies on respect, and the many benefits
  • Focus on building an inclusive work environment

Course Outline

Module One: What is Respect

  • Defining Respect
  • Self-Respect
  • Owed Respect vs Earned Respect
  • Measuring Respect
  • Respect for the Workplace
  • Case Study
  • Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: The Respectful Employee

  • Common Characteristics
  • The Importance of Mutual Respect
  • Earning Respect
  • Enhancing Professionalism
  • Being Liked vs Being Respected
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Disrespectful Behavior

  • Why these Behaviors Arise
  • Discrimination
  • Bullying
  • Harassment
  • What is Not Harassment
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Managing Emotions

  • Meaning Of Emotions
  • Negative Emotions at Work
  • Choosing Your Reactions
  • Absorbing Other Peoples Emotions
  • The Positive Outcome
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Respectful Communication Approaches

  • Self-Awareness
  • Active Listening
  • Nonverbal Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Constructive Disagreement
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: The Inclusive Mindset

  • The Inclusive Leader
  • Diversity vs Inclusion
  • Types of Workplace Diversity
  • Creating an Inclusive Workplace
  • The Power of Words
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Employee Recognition

  • Recognition and Respect
  • The Halo Effect
  • Giving Recognition
  • The Communication Component
  • Improving Employee Recognition
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: The R's of Respect

  • Recognition
  • Responding
  • Reporting
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Rising Above
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Building a Respectful Workplace

  • It Starts With You
  • Team Contribution
  • Respecting Space and Boundaries
  • Workplace Ethics
  • Policies on Respect
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Benefits to the Business

  • Productivity and Knowledge
  • Employee Engagement
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Stress Reduction
  • The Welcoming Environment
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Assessment