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. . . lessons learned from 25 years of managing workplace violence Threat Management . . . lessons learned from 25 years of managing workplace violence By Bruce T. Blythe, Crisis Management International


This regular feature article is provided to share common and uncommon learnings of Bruce T. Blythe (former U.S. Marines Corps Police Officer, Psychologist, Chairman of four crisis-related companies - U.S. and international - and Threat Consultant since 1988). The intent is to provide take-and-use guidelines that will help managers and practitioners be better at their craft. Hopefully, it will also serve as a forum to compile best-practices from the field. If these articles stimulate take-and-use content that you would like to suggest, please provide your ideas to bblythe@cmiatl.com.


Lesson Learned #4


Using the WPV Policy to Intervene One of the foundational components of an effective workplace violence program is the existence of a policy that clearly defines unacceptable violence-related behaviors. But, there are common ―slippery slopes‖ that can get an organization and its managers into difficulties when utilizing the policy as a disciplinary tool. This article will provide you with some simple workplace violence policy considerations that can help in taking appropriate action while minimizing the possibility of provocation.


Hidden Policy-Related Complexities: Workplace violence policies have evolved into


a common set of elements that look familiar. Verbiage prohibits such behaviors as no fights, no threats, no weapons, no bullying, and zero tolerance for violations up to and including termination of employment for offenders. These and other definitions of workplace violence are then used to take ―policy action‖ against offenders. However, beneath these words can be problems that can complicate a successful workplace violence program.


Read m ore View It! Care Givers - Plan Before You Drive Clients: Reduce the Risk of Workplace Violence


Driving clients to appointments can put you at risk from violent or undesirable behaviour. Safe driving of clients requires individualized assessments and a plan. Learn some of the decisions you need to make before getting behind the wheel.


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