1. Why cant we all get along
Lateral violence
Why cant we all get along

2. The term lateral violence refers to a pattern of workplace conflict in which confrontational behavior is targeted at 1 person by another employed at the same level of responsibility across time in repeated instances
of emotional, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse. Such behavior is intended to overtly, purposefully demean, humiliate, or diminish the
victim’s stature, resulting in social exclusion and marginalization in the workplace, which consequently leads to a power relationship

3. What is workplace bullying? Another name for lateral violence

4. Do you have any examples of lateral violence you would like to share?

6. Developing a skill set to combat lateral violence
Interrupt the behavior
Create a Culture of Respect
Cognitive Rehearsal
Call it out

7. You don’t have to be in a leadership role to lead
Develop a peer mentorship program
Invite a new staff person to lunch
Create opportunities for team building
Huddle every shift
Create a social media page

8. What happens when lateral violence is not addressed?

9. THE COSTS?
Lateral Violence not only affects the individual
who is experiencing it, it also
impacts the family, friends, co-workers,
and the community. The rumor mongering
and gossiping does cost an organization.
It produces toxicity and un-productivity
and creates an environment where there
is:
 High turnover in staff
 Loss of credibility
 Low morale
 Decreased client services
 Increased financial costs
 Increased absenteeism
 Lack of teamwork
 Unhealthy competition
Individuals who feel they have no options
and if the Lateral Violence continues and
gets worse. The individual may experience
more intense emotional, mental, and
physical deterioration. In the extreme it
can end in suicide or violent death

10. Questions???
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