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Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior

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Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior

Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior
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Recognizing Bias That Impacts Culture

Blindspots in behavior often go unnoticed until they cause harm. Employees may think their actions are harmless, yet others experience them as disrespectful or exclusionary. This microlesson provides skills training to help employees identify workplace blindspots, adjust their behavior, and support a respectful culture.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, we illustrate how co-workers can provide instant feedback in a non-confrontational way when they see inappropriate behavior. If we all give feedback when we see bad behavior, we'll create a more respectful workplace.

Key Concepts

  • Use the Workplace Color Spectrum® to pause and analyze behaviors, rate the behavior, then take action.
  • How to give someone feedback that their behavior is “orange” when they see rude or insensitive behavior.
  • Learn how to stop and apologize when you’re aware of saying something inappropriate.
  • Why bad behavior can happen because of our blindspots.
This microlesson series is recommended as actionable next steps for every organization that received insights through Emtrain’s Respect Scorecard based on assigned training and courses. Interested in learning how it all works together? Contact us for a personalized free demo of our platform and we’ll walk you through a scorecard and its opportunity to inform your company with actionable insights on how to positively impact your workplace culture.

Microlesson Features

  • Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
  • Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.
  • Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
  • A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.
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How to Use this Lesson

Each Emtrain microlesson blends real-world video scenarios, interactive surveys, and expert insights to build stronger workplace skills. Learners gain practical actions they can apply right away, while HR leaders see measurable insights into team behaviors. And with every training plan, you get access to all 90+ microlessons across communication, inclusion, compliance, and leadership.

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Learn through real-world examples and instructional content that highlight the do’s and don’ts of workplace interactions. Employees explore key concepts, see how different situations play out, and discover practical ways to build stronger, more respectful connections.

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Go beyond training with Emtrain Intelligence. Embedded surveys capture employee experiences and provide benchmarks so you can understand how your team compares to global peers.

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Turn insights into action with clear steps for improving workplace habits. Learners walk away with practical guidance to apply immediately, while HR leaders gain data to support ongoing culture improvements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are answers to common questions that employees and managers have about this topic. These FAQs provide a preview of what you’ll learn in this microlesson and why it matters.

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What workplace risks come from blindspots and unchecked bias?
Blindspots and unchecked bias create risks such as harassment claims, disengagement, loss of trust, and damage to brand reputation if problematic behavior goes unrecognized.
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How can blindspots lead to unintentional harassment?
Blindspots can lead to unintentional harassment when comments or behaviors that seem harmless to one person cause harm or exclusion to another, escalating into compliance issues.
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Why do employees struggle to recognize their own blindspots?
Employees struggle to recognize their own blindspots because bias often operates unconsciously, shaping perceptions and behaviors without deliberate intent.
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What role does training play in uncovering hidden biases?
Training uncovers hidden biases by raising awareness, showing real-world scenarios, and providing frameworks for reflection and corrective action.
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How can managers intervene when blindspots cause inappropriate conduct?
Managers can intervene when blindspots cause inappropriate conduct by addressing the behavior early, framing it as a learning opportunity, and reinforcing organizational values of respect.

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