Correcting Publicly? One Exception to the “Correct in Private” Rule

DESCRIPTION:

We’ve all heard the rule “praise in public, correct in private.”  Now the time has come to revisit this timeworn decree. In certain situations, when creating a respectful work environment is your primary focus, the “correct in private” rule should actually be replaced with “correct (appropriately) in public.” Find out how correctly responding in public may sometimes be your most desirable and effective course of action.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Examine the underpinning assumptions behind the “correct in private” rule
• Explore the relationship between correcting in private and a “respectful workplace”
• Learn why correcting in private may be counterproductive in certain situations
• Study the ‘why, when, who and how’ of correcting in public 
• Find out how HR can help managers find the courage to respond respectfully and successfully
  

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Sharon Bar-David (www.sharonbardavid.com) has helped over 20,000 people in Canada and overseas build resilient work environments through her keynote speeches, training sessions and coaching. She delivers a unique, synthesizing perspective gained through more than 20 years of experience as a lawyer, trainer, speaker and family therapist. People who attend her sessions consistently describe them as challenging, funny, practical and real. Bar-David has worked extensively with many private and public organizations, delivering over 1,000 sessions within the professional services, pharmaceutical, government, manufacturing, retail, social service, technology and health sectors. Her R.E.A.L™ program offers tools for creating resilient work environments by focusing on Respect, Energy, Agility and Leadership as key engagement drivers. Her expertise in organizational change is featured in a book she recently co-authored, Awakening the Workplace. Her tips-packed blog has become a destination for readers wishing to create resilient work environments for themselves and others.