Welcome to the “Ethics Toolkit: Gossip and Rumors” video lesson intended to help learners recognize the negative impact of gossip in the workplace. This video lesson is part of the “Ethics Toolkit,” which encourages employees from top to bottom of the organization to behave in an ethical and upright manner at work. Throughout this lesson, viewers will learn how to evaluate their communication to gauge whether they’re engaging in gossip. Plus, learners will become familiar with helpful tips for shutting down rumors appropriately. Finally, this lesson highlights actions leaders can take to minimize gossip in the workplace. (Keywords: conflict, communication)
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
8m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Recognize the Negative Impact of Gossip in the Workplace
Evaluate Their Communication to Identify Gossip
Implement Strategies to Shut Down Rumors Appropriately
Take Actions to Minimize Gossip as a Leader
Employees at all levels, Managers, Team Leaders
None
01. Understanding Gossip and Its Effects
02. Evaluating Communication Styles
03. Strategies for Addressing Rumors
04. Leadership Actions to Reduce Gossip
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Recognize the Negative Impact of Gossip in the Workplace
Evaluate Their Communication to Identify Gossip
Implement Strategies to Shut Down Rumors Appropriately
Take Actions to Minimize Gossip as a Leader
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Employees at all levels, Managers, Team Leaders
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Understanding Gossip and Its Effects
02. Evaluating Communication Styles
03. Strategies for Addressing Rumors
04. Leadership Actions to Reduce Gossip
