Beyond Bad Apples: Resolving the triggers behind workplace bullying

16 Jul UTC +1
Zoom #WorkBetterTogether

Ever feared unspoken tension and hidden dynamics contributing to a hostile work atmosphere? It reduces team performance, well-being, causes needed talent to leave, and increases absenteeism and distrust among teams. But is bullying sometimes going under the radar due our assumptions of what it looks like? And are more of us sometimes slipping into a bullying mindset than we think? We’re breaking down the stereotypes with how to spot and reduce bullying behaviours in all its forms. As for the often root cause, we’re going straight to the source of workplace cultural triggers that encourage these behaviours to occur and how to avoid them.

What bullying styles look like beyond the stereotypes

The workplace triggers that encourage a bullying culture

Resolving the behavioural cycle that perpetuates bullying

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From Stress to hostility

Ever felt the sting of direct confrontation, passive-aggressive comments or witnessing hidden hostilities in your workplace? You’re not alone. Many professionals experience the negative effects of workplace bullying triggers like unclear communication, high-pressure environments, and unequal power dynamics. From the subtle microaggressions to obvious malicious intent, identifying and addressing all forms of workplace bullying is a serious topic not just for HR, but all leaders, managers, teams and people. It all matters, but in the centre of it, we need to be able to spot when bullying is occurring, and that means creating a practical, and non-biased lens for assessing what we mean by bullying, and being able to spot it. It’s time for an eye-opener.
Unveiling hidden triggers

Do fast-paced, open-office environments harbour hidden triggers that fuel bullying behaviours? Are leaders creating high stress, uncertain environments of constant change that can test the patience and kindness of everyone? Are unclear communication channels and power dynamics creating a breeding ground for hostility? We’ve been digging around the latest research to give you an update on how to spot bullying in all its formats, exploring the workplace triggers that encourage a bullying culture and how to resolve the behavioural cycle that perpetuates bullying. We’ll delve into how miscommunication breakdowns can fuel toxic interactions and open the often-overlooked triggers of workplace bullying in both the highly relaxed, and authoritarian work settings.
A safe space for success

Join us for an hour on how to dismantle bullying triggers and build a positive, resilient workplace culture. We’ll be exploring bullying in all its forms, what often causes it, and how you help everyone, including those doing the bullying to create positive change. We’ll equip you with the knowledge to identify these triggers, from stress-induced microaggressions to competitive team dynamics, and provide practical strategies for dismantling them. You’ll also get the chance to raise your questions with our expert speakers throughout the call and be the first to grab our new top-tips guide packed with useful data and practical actions you can take too! Grab a seat.

Meet the Speakers

Jonathan Cannon

Senior Business Psychologist

Lumina Learning

I’m an experienced Certified Business Psychologist working in psychometrics, with a passion for industry-focused research that can make a targeted difference to organisations by helping their people to be their best. My main interests lie in combining statistics and linguistics to develop psychometrics that are statistically robust to be more accurate and relatable, and likewise more inclusive for a wide range of audiences. I want everyone to find value and meaning when engaging with development assessments and likewise, I want organisations to be able to act upon the powerful data available to them.

Dr Stewart Desson

Global Personality Expert & Speaker,

Lumina Learning

I’m on the board of the Association for Business Psychology, and the CEO of the international selection and development company, Lumina Learning. I’m a highly experienced trainer, consultant, a leading expert in psychometrics, and known to most of my team as a slightly crazy innovator! My specialities include Organisational Development, Team Effectiveness, Communication, Personal Awareness and Development, Influencing Skills, Executive Coaching and Leadership Skill Development.

Meet the Panellists

Nis Arend

Nis Arend

Founder

The Invitation

I am a high-performance coach and professional speaker specialising in personal transformation. Based in London and originally from South Africa, I guide individuals and organisations to unlock the top 1% of their potential through transformative Retreats, expert guidance, and community.

 

With over two decades in wealth management and professional services, I developed a powerful toolkit to equip clients to navigate life’s challenges and excel as the CEOs of their own lives, so they achieve lasting, tangible outcomes. My compassionate, no-nonsense approach and extraordinary results were recognised by the IOD as a “highly influential leader” and listed among the UK’s “Top 100 Most Influential People”.

Mike Collins

Managing Consultant

Global IT Firm

Starting as a student nurse in the Army in 2002, I rose to Senior Implementation Manager. I am currently studying for a Professional Doctorate in Nursing. In 2019 I completed an MSc in Occupational Psychology, and have a particular interest in human factors, and the role of leadership in healthcare. I was awarded an ARRC for services to military nursing in the 2023 New Years Honours List. I’m now Managing Consultant and Clinical Safety Lead for a global IT consultancy and previously I worked in governance, assurance and project management in the innovation and implementation arena, following on from working on a £240M IT Programme as their Stakeholder Engagement Manager and Product Owner for two value streams.