LEADING WITH RESPECT: MANAGER AND SUPERVISOR OBLIGATIONS
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One day workshop providing an overview on the obligations of managers and leaders to foster a respectful and safe work environment.
OVERVIEW
This course is designed to equip leaders with the essential knowledge and skills to foster a respectful and safe work environment. You will explore key leadership responsibilities, including leading by example, demonstrating respect for team members, and understanding the values that guide effective leadership. The course covers important topics such as the definitions of discrimination, harassment, and bullying, along with the relevant State and Federal legislation, including the Respect at Work and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements. Participants will also gain insight into the impact of allegations on both individuals and organisations and learn about their duty of care in managing complaints.
The course provides a clear understanding of reasonable management actions and what the law defines as bullying in the context of supervisor-employee interactions. Additionally, participants will explore organisational policies, the internal complaints process, and supervisor obligations to address issues of discrimination, harassment, and bullying.
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR?
This course is suitable for leaders, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals who are responsible for fostering a positive, respectful, and compliant work environment.
DELIVERY
Groups
1 day face to face OR 4 x 90-minute sessions delivered via video call e.g. Zoom
Individuals
This course is available as a course by coaching. Delivered as 4 x 90-minute sessions delivered via video call e.g. Zoom
KEY LEARNING CONTENT
Leading with respect
Your leadership role and responsibilities
Lead by example and respect team members
Definition of discrimination, harassment and bullying
Relevant legislation
Relevant State and Federal legislation including Respect at Work and WHS requirements
Application in the workplace
The impact and liability of allegations (organisation and individuals)
Calling it out and duty of care
Reasonable management action: What the law defines as bullying between supervisor or employee
Policy obligations and challenges
Organisational policy and internal complaints process
Manager / Supervisor obligations
Challenges managers and supervisors may face with leading with respect
HOW THIS COURSE DRIVES RESULTS
Enhance understanding of relevant legislation for all managers and leaders
Foster a positive working environment
Enhance relationships by building trust