Breaking Bullying

Key Learning Points

• DON’T: wait for a bullying incident
• INSTEAD: Make prevention training a priority
• DON’T: be vague about bullying
• INSTEAD: Clarify what constitutes bullying
• DON’T: Ignore the impact of bullying
• INSTEAD: Ensure everyone feels safe
• DON’T: Put up with being bullied
• INSTEAD: Make sure all bullying is stopped

Synopsis

Serena expects Marcus to stamp out bullying within his department. Marcus is shocked that bullying exists in his team, and takes a radical approach to bullying awareness. He challenges people to bully each other so they can discuss the feelings that arise. Some team members seem rather skilled at the task while others struggle to cope. Marcus reinforces that bullying cannot be tolerated in the team.

Serena, the company VP is in town to follow up on the aftermath of a reported case of bullying. She puts the challenge to Marcus to stamp out bullying within his department. Marcus finds it hard to believe that there is bullying taking place in his office so Serena provides a definition. Marcus takes a radical approach with the team to help them understand the consequences of bullying. He challenges them to bully each other in front of the group so they can discuss the feelings that arise. Some team members seem rather skilled at the task while others struggle to cope. Marcus reinforces that bullying cannot be tolerated in the team.

Cutting Edge Communication training videos are designed to provoke discussion and response. Contemporary, fast paced, short, character driven, sitcom-style comedies, these courses take an innovative approach to reaching today's learners. Through laughter, discussion and reaction, we can all develop a more transparent and shared vision of how we wish to behave, how we manage ourselves, and how we cooperate with others.

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Languages Available (sold separately): English

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