Consent and Boundaries in the Workplace
Research shows that fostering a culture that prioritizes consent and clear boundaries in the workplace enhances employee well-being while also reducing conflicts and improving productivity. When organizations prioritize policies that promote mutual respect, clear communication, and defined personal and professional limits, they create an environment where employees feel safe and valued. Establishing and maintaining boundaries is a shared responsibility, requiring individuals to assert their needs and limits while employers provide the tools, training, and support to ensure these boundaries are respected. This course will explore the foundational principles of consent and boundary-setting for both work and personal spaces, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and workplace for all.
Interactive training sessions led by experienced facilitators.
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What Will Be Covered
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This one-day workshop will help you teach participants how to:
- Understand and define consent and boundaries
- Set and communicate their own boundaries
- Recognize the importance of boundaries in a professional setting
- Be aware of the different needs people may have regarding boundaries and consent
- Assertively and respectfully address situations where their own or a peer’s boundaries are not being respected
- Encourage an overall culture of consent and respect in the workspace
- Evaluate and offer suggestions for consent and boundary focused practices
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A Deeper Look
COURSE OUTLINE
A breakdown of each session included in this course.
Course Overview
You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
Boundaries and Consent in Everyday Life
In this session, participants will learn what consent and boundaries mean, and the different roles they play in daily lives. Participants will discover how understanding these concepts can lead to a healthier workplace, personal life, and relationships. They will gain better insight into their own boundaries, and how they impact their personal and professional lives.
Defining Boundaries
In this session, participants will explore how boundaries can impact a situation and learn the key building blocks of healthy boundaries. They will get a chance to apply these skills to hypotheticals and to their personal boundaries from the previous session.
Consent and Boundaries for the Workplace
In this session, participants will consider the topics covered so far in the context of the workplace. They will also explore why an employer should care.
Consent and Boundaries in Context
In this session, participants will gain understanding on key concepts related to consent and boundaries. They will also explore intersectionality and consider how different aspects of an individual’s identity can influence their boundaries.
Facilitating Consent Culture
In this session, participants will consider the role of consent culture and boundaries from both personal and professional perspectives. They will also explore how to create and sustain a consent culture in a work environment.
Workshop Wrap-Up
At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.
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