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DIRECTING YOUR BEHAVIOURA one day Directors UK workshop supporting people to lead by example in anti-bullying and harassment
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It's fantastic that you will be attending the Directors UK workshop. It does show that you are committed to promoting anti-bullying and harassment at work. You are helping to make a positive change as well as continuing to be a professional director as member of Directors UK.
If you need a copy of the workshop outline, click here .
In preparation for the workshop, it would be great if you could work your way through the following four topics in advance of the workshop. This helps in having a common starting point on the day as well as allowing us more time to discuss how we can deal with group specific ideas, challenges or issues. It should take you around 20 minutes to work through the following.
If you do would like to chat over the event or any of the following elements, please chat with Alec McPhedran, your workshop facilitator. He can be contacted on 0121 366 87 99 or at info@skillschannel.tv.
Have fun and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
Things to do in preparation for the workshop
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1. The Directors UK Bullying & Harassment Handbook for Screen Directors
A fantastic handbook that contains some really valuable information and guidance for screen directors. Published by Directors UK. this is worthwhile keeping close by. Do take a look, through the handbook and if needed, pick up on any points you might like to discuss at the workshop. |
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3. And finally...
Following feedback from previous events, we have built in more time to help people reflect on, and where appropriate, discuss and prepare for dealing with potential issues back at work. Some delegates have had the opportunity to practice dealing with an issue and this has proved to be really beneficial. On that basis, could you print off the following template and use it to reflect on potential challenges or issues and we might get an opportunity to help you explore some ideas. This is definitely not mandatory and time is also dependent on the number of people who attend the event. |
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January 2019 - Optional Viewing
This is an incredibly thought-provoking programme from the BBC called Is This Sexual Harassment. It was transmitted on Monday 15th January 2019 and this link is only available for five months from the transmission date on BBC iPlayer. If you do choose to watch the documentary, do make notes that might be useful to share and disuses at the workshop. It really is a relevant to the subject of harassment. You may well need to download the BBC iPlayer link. |
Useful References
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BFI / BAFTA Guidelines
Please read through the BFI and BAFTA Guidelines. This is simply to refresh your understanding of the criteria and to reflect on your role in applying and monitoring the guidelines. This is a really useful document that can be used when new members join your production team. As part of their induction to the team or project, you can refer to the main points within this document. Even better, discuss your requirements towards anti-bullying and harassment and then give them a copy. As from 2018, you are expected to ensure all employees, workers and freelancers should be given a copy of the principles along with their contract and asked to sign a declaration to uphold the principles at the beginning of any work. |
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ACAS
A common reference point for all issues concerning employment is ACAS . Many organisations use this site as the starting point for developing their policies and procedures. It's an incredibly useful resource for employees and employers. Take a look at the video to get a sense of what they offer. It may well be a useful reference point for you in the future. You can also visit ACAS by clicking here. |
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Being Bullied? Ten tips
Ditch the Label is an amazing ant-bullying charity. This short article gives 10 top tips to people being bullied. The ideas help directors and managers of people to open conversations where some people might not feel confident to tackle bullying directly. |
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Background to the BFI / BAFTA guidance
This is the background to the recent launch of the BFI / BAFTA anti-bullying and harassment guidance in the screen industries. Read through the article as we have developed the workshop in helping people understand and apply the guidelines. Click on the BFI logo to read the article. |
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BFI Principles and you as a Manager of People
This might help you think about the principles of the anti-bullying and harassment guidelines and the expectations of you in your role when working with and being responsible for contracting and managing others in productions. As you read the article, you might want to make connections to your role and responsibilities. You should also think about how you commit to key actions in carrying out your role as a director. |
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ACAS Employers Responsibility Guide
Employers are responsible for preventing bullying and harassment - they’re liable for any harassment suffered by their employees. Anti-bullying and harassment policies can help prevent problems. Acas has produced a booklet for employers, including advice on setting up a policy as well as how to recognise, deal with and prevent bullying and harassment. |
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Example Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy form the Chartered Management Institute
Policy on Prevention of Harassment CMI is committed to fostering an environment which ensures that everyone is treated with dignity and respect and is afforded equal treatment. CMI takes any complaint of harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying extremely seriously. Harassment and bullying undermine the core values of CMI and can have a serious and negative effect on the health, confidence, morale and performance of those affected by it. The Policy can be found here. |
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Prospect BECTU Guide on Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is unwanted conduct related to sex, or of a sexual nature, that has the purpose or effect of violating the other’s dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. This is a useful guide from Prospect and BECTU. |
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If you have any thoughts, comments or items or links to share, do get involved.
If you have any thoughts, comments or items or links to share, do get involved.