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The untold story of witnesses of workplace harassment | Julia Shaw | TEDxLondonWomen

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What do you think “the untold story” could mean in a talk about workplace harassment?
In workplaces, what does a “witness” usually do when they see something inappropriate?
What kind of advice do you expect a TEDx talk to give about harassment and speaking up?

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1. What does the speaker say activism can look like in workplaces?

2. What phrase does the speaker use to describe not speaking up even when something is wrong?

3. According to the speaker, what part of the overall story has remained “almost entirely untold”?

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1. What percentage of victims in the Spot statements reported at least one witness?

2. In the speaker’s study, what did three-quarters of witnesses say they never did?

3. What was the number one barrier witnesses cited for reporting?

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1. What does the speaker say is insufficient on its own to create real change?

2. What did the speaker learn at Spot about anonymity?

3. According to the speaker, one of the best ways to mitigate the bystander effect is to build what?

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1. What is the central message of the talk?

2. Why does the speaker recommend asking about specific behaviors in workplace surveys?

3. What does the speaker suggest happens when negative workplace stories spread outside the room?

It can threaten an organization’s ability to retain and attract diverse candidates
It improves trust automatically
It ensures managers will be promoted faster
It reduces anxiety for everyone

Discuss the ideas from this video

The untold story of witnesses of workplace harassment | Julia Shaw | TEDxLondonWomen

Why might a witness choose to tell colleagues or friends instead of reporting to HR? What are the risks and benefits of each?
Have you ever seen a situation where “small moments” made a big difference at work or school? What happened?
Which of the five organizational actions seems most realistic to implement quickly? Which seems hardest, and why?
What does “being an ally” look like in practice when you are not the victim but you saw something happen?