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This week is \u2018anti-bullying week\u2019 an initiative promoted by the Anti-bullying alliance. Its aim? To help young people deal with the school bully \u2013 that loathsome individual who either physically, or, as is more often the case nowadays, verbally, and often via social media, \u2018targets an individual with repetitive actions designed to hurt\u2019.\u00a0 A tough thing to deal with from the perspective of a young child\u2026..<\/p>\n

From Playground to Office<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2026\u2026.and equally difficult as an adult. Indeed, nothing undermines a workplace more than a bully. And with research by the TUC highlighting that a third of UK employees claim to have been bullied at work, it\u2019s a topic that needs addressing. Unsurprisingly the biggest perpetuators of bullying in the workplace are said to be managers. How does office based bullying manifest itself? The answer is in multiple ways: role-hierarchy, shifting blame, belittling subordinates, irrational or unjustified reactions to pressure etc.<\/p>\n

The Cost of Bullying<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The impact of workplace bullying can be far reaching and lead to manifold problems. \u00a0Even worse, if no one attempts to address the issue the \u2018bullying culture\u2019 can quickly creep into all parts of the organisation, causing fear, mistrust, frustration, increased stress and even long term health issues for its victims. Those who can will leave, and those who can\u2019t, will end up either adopting the same managerial approach or becoming one of the victims. Organisationally, claims for harassment and bullying occur with alarming regularity, damaging both the reputation of the business and its financial well-being (decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, high levels of attrition)<\/p>\n

The Unintentional Bully<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whilst some individuals deliberately set out to bully, others do so unintentionally. Generally, this behaviour is manifest in individuals with limited self-awareness or lower emotional intelligence (EQi); whether through nature or nurture, the person exhibiting these characteristics may not realise the negative impact he or she has on others within the team. When realisation dawns, it can be an uncomfortable experience. Coaching and psychometric assessment can provide both insight and solution, and for those ready to modify their behaviour, can lead to significant steps forward in leadership competence alongside an improved team dynamic. Specifically it can:<\/p>\n

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  • Highlight the difference between leading and bullying<\/li>\n
  • Focus on the impact bullying can have on individuals<\/li>\n
  • Provide a greater understanding of their team members personalities and how their managerial\/leadership style may be perceived by\u00a0them<\/li>\n
  • Increase self-awareness around personal reactions to stress and how to manage this<\/li>\n
  • Introduce techniques to help them adapt their style<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Autocrat or Democrat?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Too many people confuse a highly motivated, clear-thinking directional leader with \u2018bullying behaviour\u2019 when nothing could be further from the truth. Understanding the cultural context is key. As always some individuals are more resilient than others and those who have developed their skills in a democratic, consensual environment often struggle to adapt to one led by an often driven, charismatic leader that sets the strategic tone themselves and brooks no dissent.<\/p>\n

    Addressing the Issue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    It can be very difficult for the recipient of bullying to let others know what is going on. As such all employees, and management in particular, should be aware of how the team is performing and should be vigilant when it comes to spotting early signs of negative actions by some individuals. Ensuring that appropriate HR policies are in place and creating an environment of trust that allows issues to be raised is important \u2013 a trusted friend, mentor or worker\u2019s representative should be at hand alongside suitable processes designed to resolve the issue and stamp out workplace bullying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    With instances of workplace bullying on the increase, investing resources to develop the right managerial and leadership style has to be a top priority for all organisations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7872,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[34,35,24,36,37],"class_list":["post-7878","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cat-blog","tag-anti-bullying","tag-effective-managers","tag-leadership","tag-leadership-style","tag-manager-development"],"yoast_head":"\nDeveloping a non-bullying managerial style | Intoo UK & Ireland News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UK employees claim to have been bullied at work, a topic that needs addressing. 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