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Anti-Social

This case study looks at drinking and socializing after work hours. Two scenarios are presented for discussion.

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills

Awkward Moments

This case study addresses the issue of dealing with co-workers who are having intimate relations (dating).

Case Studies Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

Know someone who just seems to be simply going through the motions to get the job done? Concerned because this employee has always been a strong performer with a great positive attitude? Then this case study is for you!

Case Studies Leadership Motivation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Goal Setting (Manager)

You are a new manager in the organization. A few weeks ago, you asked your employees to begin thinking about individual and department goals for the next year. When you reviewed their submitted goals, you were disappointed by the general lack of enthusiasm and creativity of the group. What do you do? Kick start a great discussion with this case study and branching exercise.

Case Studies Leadership Goals and Goal Setting, Discussion Trigger, Effective Leadership, Successfully Leading Others, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Highly Critical (Manager)

You are a manager of a large division. One of your best performing employees has a reputation for being highly critical of her co-workers. She criticizes the competency of other team members, how many hours they work compared to her, and how much time they spend socializing on the job. What do you do? Kick start a great discussion with this case study and branching exercise.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Discussion Trigger, Emotional Intelligence, Successfully Leading Others, Learning Reinforcement, Management

Case Study & Branching Exercise: Overwhelmed! (Manager)

You are the manager of a large department. Recently, you have become concerned one of your high-performing employees may be overwhelmed by his growing workload. What do you do? Kick start a great discussion with this case study and branching exercise.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Discussion Trigger, Successfully Leading Others, Management, Personal Improvement

Case Study – I Need Help! I’m Afraid of My Spouse (Manager)

This exercise leads to a discussion about violence in the workplace.” The Q&A-based format helps participants look at the intruder response topic addressing the highest risk demographic of estranged spouses committing violent acts in the workplace (32% of workplace violence incidents are homicides against women).

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Safety Workplace Violence Prevention, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger

Case Study – It’s Not MY FAULT! (Manager)

You're a manager. Over a year ago, an employee was hired to assist you. Since that time, you have noticed that this employee’s work is consistently below expected standards. Every time you try to counsel this employee on improving results, the employee overreacts and blames someone else for their sub-standard performance....

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Workplace Safety Workplace Violence Prevention, Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Trigger

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Employees)

This case study is designed to help participants discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level. Read through this case study and answer the questions at the end.

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Culture Commitment, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Training Support

Case Study – Why Diversity, Why Now? (Managers)

This case study is designed to help managers discover that diversity encompasses more than what they may realize on both a personal and professional level.

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Discussion Trigger, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Team Builder, Training Support

Case Study: AWOL Paul (a manager)

When privacy and productivity clash.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness, Workplace Privacy

Case Study: Inside Job (employee)

Using company information for personal gain

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Case Study: Short Fuse (employee)

Aggressive and threatening comments on the job

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Workplace Violence Prevention

Case Study: Suspicion (employee)

Withholding important information

Case Studies Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Compliance, Management, Professionalism

Case Study: The Rivals (manager)

Handling conflict between two employees

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Management, Professionalism

Case Study: Using Crude Language in the Workplace

Stereotyping / Why words matter in the workplace.

Case Studies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Diversity Dynamics, Communication, Harassment Prevention, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Community Outreach

How postings in an office can be considered offensive.

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Management, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Consenting Adults

When coworkers begin dating one another

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Professionalism, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills

Cyber Bully

Bullying through social media is discussed in this case study.

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Abusive Conduct / Bullying, Communication, Compliance, Harassment Prevention, Interpersonal Skills, Management

Dysfunctional Teams

Dealing with team conflict

Case Studies Leadership Communication, Change, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism, Teamwork

Good Enough

Not meeting expectations on the job

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Grief

When an employee is terminally ill or suddenly passes away - the impact sends shock waves across the organization.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness

Helping Hands

When there is disagreement on how work gets done

Case Studies Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Effective Leadership, Motivation

I Beg Your Pardon

Unprofessional hygiene practices

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I Couldn't Help But Overhear

Dealing with employees talking about organizing a union

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I Deserve It

Not performing up to expectations

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

I'm Fine...Really, I Am!

This case study demonstrates dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. This case study centers around medical issues, the ADA and FMLA.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Compliance, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Interpersonal Skills, Respect / Respectfulness

Improving Patient Care

Asking an employee to be a part of a focus group to help reduce delays and confusion when transporting patients.

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Just an Expression

Dealing with disrespectful comments by coworkers

Manager Bully

What to do when you think a coworker is being bullied

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance, Leadership Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills

Old Yeller

What to do when a manager loudly insults employees

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Harassment Prevention, Communication, Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Management, Professionalism

Pay Day Loan

When does "borrowing" become "stealing"?

Case Studies Ethics & Compliance Ethics & Integrity, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership, Professionalism

Promises, Promises

Over-promising and under delivering.

Case Studies Leadership Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Motivation, Professionalism

Recruiting a New Member

Asking an existing employee to take on a mentoring role for a new employee.

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Religion at Work

How to address prayer in the workplace

Scent-sitive Subjects

When a coworker's body odor and perfume have a negative impact on others

Case Studies Personal Performance Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Harassment Prevention, Professionalism

Setting Boundaries

Quickly customizable activity to use with any SMART-START™ or discussion generator video. Handling a performance issue with an employee who believes you are friends.

Case Studies Leadership Effective Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Professionalism

Shared Resources

When a colleague monopolizes shared resources

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Professionalism, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Effective Leadership

Sharing the Load

This case study helps with understanding the FMLA and the impact on your team. Scenario: You are a manager of a large department. One of your employees has filed for Family Medical Leave due to a sudden illness. You need to find a way to keep your team together and keep up with the work flow.

Case Studies Leadership, Personal Performance Management, Communication, Diversity Dynamics, Inclusion / Equity / Belonging, Professionalism, Respect / Respectfulness