This lesson explores allyship and bystander intervention, including practical strategies to support colleagues and intervene safely during biased moments.
Allyship and Bystander Intervention
This lesson explores allyship and bystander intervention, including practical strategies to support colleagues and intervene safely during biased moments.
What you learn:
- Apply policies to realistic scenarios
- Develop communication and intervention skills
- Receive feedback to improve performance
- Adapt approaches for industry contexts
Description:
Industry-specific simulations help you apply policies and communication skills in realistic contexts. You will participate in role-plays, receive feedback, and refine responses for different stakeholders, including employees, managers, customers, and partners.
What Is Allyship?
Allyship involves recognizing bias, supporting colleagues, and using your influence to create safer, more inclusive environments.
Bystander Intervention Framework
- Direct Intervention: address the behavior when safe to do so.
- Diversion/Distraction: interrupt the moment to reduce harm.
- Delegation: involve a supervisor or HR when needed.
Practical Steps
Listen first, validate feelings, then offer concrete support or resources. Maintain confidentiality and avoid escalating the situation.
Activity Prompts
- Identify a scenario where you could intervene. Which strategy would you use?
- Practice a short script to support a colleague who experienced bias.
- Develop a personal allyship pledge for the next quarter.