{"product_id":"the-dramafree-workplace-9781119546429","title":"The DramaFree Workplace","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEliminate sexual harassment, unconscious bias, ethical lapses and other HR nightmares!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompanies spend millions on legal compliance training and initiatives to eliminate workplace drama and the resulting low morale and lawsuits, but don't always get the results they want. Most organizations understand that simply checking legal compliance boxes around sexual harassment, bias, etc. isn't enough, but are at a loss on how to implement solutions, especially in today's post-#MeToo world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatti Perez is an attorney, HR expert, trainer, and former state regulator, who has conducted over 1,200 workplace investigations. In this unique book, she explains the secret to avoiding all forms of drama, legal exposure, and low morale: A healthy workplace culture. Patti combines the lessons learned from 25 years of professional experience with robust data from behavioral science research to debunk common myths, including the belief that a focus on legal compliance leads to a heal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Diagnosis Drama: What You Can Do to Identify, Prevent, and Fix Workplace Drama 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 How to Blow Up an Organization (and Rise from the Ashes) 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e#WorkplaceDrama: Identifying Problematic Behavior 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoot Causes of Workplace Drama 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal Compliance: Friend or Foe? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe #1 Culture Problem in Organizations: A Lack of Authenticity 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Courage to Be Different (and Therefore Effective): Focus on the Good 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Why Is Sexual Harassment Still a Thing and What We Must Do to Fix It 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Road to #MeToo 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre We All on the Same Page? Key Legal Definitions and Clarifications 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Predictors of Workplace Sexual Harassment 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Factors That Contribute to Sexual Harassment 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexual Harassment: The Cure 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging . . . Not Just PC BS 45 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUnconscious Bias Explained 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD, I, \u0026amp; B . . . What’s the Difference (and Why Does it Matter)? 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Practices and Emerging Trends for Creating, Executing, and Selling Your Initiative 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Ethics Lapses: They’re More Common Than You Think 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Ethics Lapses Begin 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Causes and Warning Signs of Unethical Behavior at the Corporate Level 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Prevention Techniques 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II “Hiking” to the Top of the Healthy Workplace Culture Pyramid 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Reaching the Top of the Healthy Workplace Culture Pyramid: The Three Fs 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Started 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearlessness 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFairness 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreedom 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Your Hike Requires Measuring Risk \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eOpportunity 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Anticipating and Preparing for Drama-Causing Events 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating Workplace Drama 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Drama Producer: Corporate Change 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Drama Producer: Faulty Processes that Lead to Poor Decision-Making 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Drama Producer: Failure to Observe, Analyze, and Course-Correct 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Make Your Journey Easier: Choose the Less Treacherous Path 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat We Can Learn from Companies That Embrace a Safety Culture 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTranslating Safety Accomplishments to Achieve a Healthy Workplace Culture 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccident\/Injury Reduction versus Drama Reduction: A Side-by-Side Comparison 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Reduce Drama Through Precise and Persuasive Communication 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Most Common Communication Failures That Lead to Drama 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprove Your Emotional Intelligence to Communicate More Precisely 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Emotional Intelligence to Keep Drama Away 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cassandra Curse: How Not to Be Persuasive 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Curse: How to Be More Persuasive 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III A DIY Roadmap for Creating and Maintaining a Drama-Free Culture 159 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Policies, Schmolicies . . . How to Write and Enforce the Right Rules 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicies Should Set Expectations, Not Restrict Freedom 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop 10 Mistakes in a Typical Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSay Goodbye to Legal Jargon and Hello to Clarity and Positivity 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Your Step-by-Step Guide to Designing and Delivering Effective Workplace Training 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Kept Training from Moving the Needle? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Work? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Successful Training Program 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 How to Effectively Investigate and Resolve Claims of Workplace Misconduct 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Practices for Getting Started 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Qualities of an Excellent Workplace Sleuth 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Whether a Full Investigation Is Necessary 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Investigations That Get to the Truth and Fix Problems: A Step-by-Step Guide 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Supporting Documents for Conducting Investigations 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 239\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407079743831,"sku":"9781119546429","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119546429.jpg?v=1730498102","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-dramafree-workplace-9781119546429","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}