Being an Active Bystander at Work

Overview

Being an Active Bystander at Work looks at how staff can make a difference and help prevent or stop inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. It empowers staff to intervene, get involved and help prevent a situation from escalating or causing more suffering for the person experiencing it, when safe to do so. After the course, staff should feel more confident in being an active bystander.

Objectives

By the end of the course, trainees will be able to:

• Recognise the importance of intervening and being an active bystander at work
• Identify times when you may need to intervene as an active bystander
• Explain how to be an active bystander by using intervention strategies
• Recognise the potential impact of not intervening

Topics

• Active verses passive bystander
• The Four D’s: Distract, Delegate, Delay, Be Direct
• Challenging inappropriate behaviour
• Your responsibility