Suppose you witness unwanted behaviour. Think of bullying, (sexual) harassment, insulting, belittling or discrimination, for example. It can then be quite difficult to say something about it. You may not dare, or you do not want to be the first to say something, or you are afraid that others will think you overreact. Dependency relationships can also make it quite difficult to speak out.
VU Amsterdam is working towards a culture in which staff and students trust that conversations about manners will lead to greater mutual understanding and contribute to a harmonious working or study environment. We encourage each other to discuss incidents with each other at an early stage. This requires not only respect for different views on manners, but also the willingness and skill to engage in uncomfortable or difficult conversations.
Register for this 1.5-hour interactive training. All VU employees can participate in this training.
To know more:
Contact team Learning & Development via VU Learning & Development.