Active Bystander

"It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act." - Dalai Lama

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Following our training:

98% of the participants agreed that the training built on their understanding of the Responsible Bystander role.

96% of the participants agreed that they felt more capable in their role as a Responsible Bystander following the training.

100% of participants found value in the training.

88% of people who have not personally witnessed or experienced workplace misconduct, believe they would report it and as employees we trust this in our staff. However, when met with the reality of being a bystander the statistics demonstrate different behaviour from what we believe we would do; 83% of employees say that they have witnessed workplace bullying, however, 60% of bystanders report they did nothing to intervene.

Around 65% of employees who have been bullied will lose their job either by resigning themselves or their position is terminated by the employer, due to them ‘not fitting in’, ‘not being a team player’ and/or ‘not moulding to our ways’. To the bystander this could set a precedent and a fear that they will not be supported if they were to come forward, potentially even mocked, excluded, or believed. The repercussions on the business can be significant with the average cost to replace an employee being £30,000, this includes the costs of recruitment, associated training for the employee and loss of earnings during this time, with 26 -28 weeks being the average time taken for the new employee to reach optimum productivity.

Our comprehensive training program equips your team with the knowledge and skills to foster a respectful and inclusive workplace. We provide clear guidelines on acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, practical tools for safe intervention, and a deep understanding of the importance of team inclusivity. Our leadership modules empower managers to effectively support individuals involved in incidents of unacceptable behaviour, whether as reporters, witnesses, or those accused.

Benefits of Active Bystander Training:

Reduces and Prevents Misconduct: Disempowers perpetrators and creates a culture of accountability.
Boosts Employee Confidence: Empowers individuals to speak up and take action.
Enhances Wellbeing: Improves the physical and psychological health of your teams.
Cultivates a Safe and Healthy Environment: Fosters a workplace where everyone feels secure and respected.
Strengthens Team Cohesion: Encourages collaboration and mutual support.
Drives Optimal Performance: Creates a more productive and engaged workforce.

Immersive Research

Consult and involve staff/stakeholders/Board members
Familiarisation of your history/culture/aspirations/policies
Establish current culture and reality
Identify what you want/need to achieve

Consultancy meeting for the purpose of research and development

Deliver

Engaging, interactive and inclusive training
Challenging in a psychologically safe environment
Share

Collaboration in a psychologically safe environment

Devise

Feedback research findings to client
Design powerful and engaging programmes
Authentic script, real characters and scenarios
Intensive rehearsal and briefing of delivery teams

Embed Change

Develop sustainability strategies
Focus on action centred results
Building communication around feedback
Celebrate and embed

Reflecting the direction from consultancy and embedding change

Programme Components

"I just wanted to say thank you for the training, we have received very positive feedback and everyone was very surprised by the actors being involved.

The facilitation was excellent"

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Following the training sessions, a feedback and evaluation report is compiled to ensure the actions highlighted are embedded and the learning is sustained. The report is reflective of the lived experience and perspective of the participants and includes:

Issues, actions and concerns arising

Reoccurring themes

Consultative results and areas to be addressed

Voting results

Recommendations and actions

Participant feedback

Our reports are anonymous and compiled around individual, team, manager and organisation actions

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Studies have proven active bystander training reduces harassment in the workplace and is effective in increasing self-reported bystander confidence, intent to help, and perception of peer-helping behaviour.

(Public Health England, 2020)