Friday, October 25, 2019

Create a Bully-Free Cost Structure



The bully-free cost structure is an abstract concept that is often buried within other budgets and attended to only in crisis. A bullying management and prevention program requires a specific budget to support continuous improvement in organizational culture, communities, and home environments. For example, outdated policies and procedures may need to be rewritten, and employee assistance programs implemented, and funds reserved for personal counseling as needed. However, don't overlook the shared and free resources in the community that might provide substantial support and shelter.







Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Identify Unmet Needs




Individuals who have self-actualized are less likely to become bullies because they have achieved their highest needs. Self-actualization is a state of congruence between the real and the ideal self. Any disequilibrium between the real and the ideal self creates actual or perceived unmet needs, which are often drivers for bully-type behaviors. Therefore, the first step in bullying prevention is to identify the unmet needs of the individual, community, group, organization, or educational setting.