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Just Joking: Workplace Sexual Harassment Bystander Training

As a workplace harassment bystander intervention training expert, I am deeply committed to fostering safe, respectful and inclusive environments within organizations. With extensive experience and a passion for empowering individuals, I specialize in providing comprehensive training that addresses workplace harassment while equipping employees at all levels with the skills and knowledge to intervene effectively.

Enjoy an example of the ultimate team building workshop led by Kelly Pfleider titled Just Joking'. SYNOPSIS -We observe the daily routine of a workspace both in professional and social settings. Among them is BLAKE, someone who promotes humor but frequently crosses boundaries into inappropriate behavior. Despite this, BLAKE's actions are tolerated by their colleague, CARSON. However, when MORGAN, a new team member, joins the unit, BLAKE's behavior escalates to levels of harassment and hazing. As BLAKE's aggressive behavior towards MORGAN continues, the unit's morale and efficiency suffer, resulting in a toxic and unprofessional work environment.

In this unique storytelling experience, audience members are invited to actively participate in rewriting the story using their ideas, improvisational skills and humor. Through collaborative and interactive engagement, the audience becomes co-creators of a dynamic and ever-evolving narrative. Using actors to help tell someone's story can be a powerful way to enhance empathy and understanding. By leveraging the skills of actors, the story can be effectively conveyed, encouraging empathy and promoting dialogue about important issues.

No Offense: Micro-aggressions and Implicit Bias Bystander Intervention

The No Offense workshop aims to address the destructive and pervasive issue of microaggressions that permeate every level of society. Customizing each workshop to a different professional setting is an excellent approach to ensure relevance and effectiveness. By tailoring the content and examples to specific industries or professions, participants can better relate to the material and understand how to apply it in their own work environments. While the workshops may differ in terms of specific scenarios or case studies, they all share a common underlying message: the importance of doing better and being better. This core message emphasizes the need for continuous growth, self-reflection, and actively working towards creating inclusive and bias-free workplaces.