Respectful Workplace: For Supervisors

Is respect deserved or earned? May we propose two answers? A supervisor should earn the respect of the workforce, but the workforce deserves a respectful environment. Broken into easily digestible moments, this four-hour online class highlights where these issues intersect and will cover the legal aspects of non-discrimination and anti-harassment legislation, supervisor’s responsibilities, and workers rights and responsibilities. Through engaging discussion and interactive learning, this class highlights how behaviors and actions have significant impact on the effectiveness of the leader, as well as the success of the team.

Learning Objectives:

-Identify the characteristics and benefits of a respectful workplace
-Understand the intent of applicable legislation
-Understand the legal definitions and procedures
-Identify where his/her team may be vulnerable
-Learn how to navigate through harassing or offensive situations
-Better enable respectful and positive work relationships and interactions

This class is conducted live online via video conference with effective, takeaway segments designed for engaging, interactive learning.

About the Instructor: Heather Kinzie

Heather Kinzie serves as the Chief Operating Officer for The STRIVE Group. With more than twenty years of organizational and workforce performance experience, Kinzie offers consultation; facilitation and mediation; content development and training; and coaching to clients around the country. She oversees a team of experts who utilize a broad, systematic and collaborative approach to analysis, problem solving and consultation.
Recognizing the critical importance of leadership, communication and effective engagement among teams, Kinzie has spent years learning, applying, evaluating and refining her theories on group dynamics, relationships, problem solving and motivation. Kinzie’s clients appreciate her authenticity and creative, pragmatic insights and ideas to improve their leadership abilities, their teams and ultimately their organizations.
Kinzie is a sought-after national keynote speaker, noted for bringing humor, genuineness and practical perspectives to her presentations. Her relevant and inspiring content resonates with audiences, engaging participants to step into new spaces.