Speaking Up in a Culture of Silence: Changing the Organization Activity from Bullying and incivility to One of Listening and Productivity

This book provides guidance on how to speak up and question workplace norms without exposing oneself to countermeasures from those who dislike being questioned. It explores ideas through case studies and personal experiences to help individuals resist being silenced and hold onto their voice and thinking when it matters most.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

We must speak up and challenge the accepted norms in our workplace cultures, recognizing and confronting inappropriate behavior while refusing to be silenced. This book provides valuable insights on how to effectively resist being silenced without exposing yourself to countermeasures from those who oppose questioning. Through case studies and personal experiences, it explores strategies for navigating the demands of work, where tolerating bad and uncivil behaviors has become a common practice to meet deadlines. Recognizing that there are no quick fixes or definitive solutions, the book offers modest ideas and approaches to help individuals maintain their voice and thinking, enabling them to speak up when it matters most and contribute to a safer environment for all.

We must speak up and challenge the accepted norms in our workplace cultures, recognizing and confronting inappropriate behavior while refusing to be silenced. This book provides valuable insights on how to effectively resist being silenced without exposing yourself to countermeasures from those who oppose questioning. Through case studies and personal experiences, it explores strategies for navigating the demands of work, where tolerating bad and uncivil behaviors has become a common practice to meet deadlines. Recognizing that there are no quick fixes or definitive solutions, the book offers modest ideas and approaches to help individuals maintain their voice and thinking, enabling them to speak up when it matters most and contribute to a safer environment for all.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032298450