Respectful Communication

A workplace characterized by trust and the respectful treatment of all provides powerful support for job satisfaction and employee engagement. This comprehensive post provides a thorough explanation of what a Respectful Workplace is, statistics on the link between respect and business results, and best practices for training in this area.

As the workforce continues to grow and diversify—spanning different ages, backgrounds, values, and communication styles—the potential for conflict, divisiveness, and alienation of others increases. The ability to use "filters" is one way to maintain a respectful, inclusive workplace.

While sexual harassment (rightfully) generates a significant amount of attention these day, it’s only part of the whole picture. Failing to push toward a holistic understanding of the issue of workplace harassment can have serious consequences on an organization where even well-intentioned behaviors can become harassing conduct.

Use these conflict management tips to move past the negative and toward successful resolutions.

Being more inclusive really comes down to respecting others enough to listen to what they have to say…and at least considering their ideas. Here are a few inclusion-building tips on how to do it.

My writers group could use a class in listening. Last night we were in a restaurant reading a scene from a fellow screenwriter's script. When we were finished, the writer said, "I'll take any suggestions on the ending."

Everyone spoke up at once. It was chaos—everyone talking over the top of each other to be heard.