Microaggression and passive aggression are also aggression - how to recognize and respond with class

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Not every form of aggression screams – sometimes it comes in subtle comments, seemingly joking remarks, or meaningful silence. The training "Microaggression and Passive Aggression is Also Aggression" helps recognize hidden forms of unconstructive communication and teaches how to respond with class – without escalation, but with care for boundaries and team culture. These practical, empathetic, and empowering workshops are for anyone who wants to build a work environment based on respect and psychological safety.

The training is dedicated to Managers, team leaders, supervisors, and team leaders who work in environments requiring collaboration and decision-making under pressure. The training is for anyone responsible for building organizational culture. And for all those who want to increase their communication awareness and co-create a friendly work environment.

Increase awareness of microaggressions and passive aggression in the workplace and develop skills to respond constructively and non-escalatingly. Participants will learn to protect their own boundaries, support others, and co-create a culture of mutual respect.

After completing the training, participants will develop communication and emotional competencies that enhance psychological safety and work quality in the team. They will strengthen their ability to recognize microaggressions and passive aggression in daily work, which can translate into better protection of their own boundaries and effective micro-interventions in the team. Active participation in the training can lead to a better work atmosphere and quality of collaboration.

1. Why it’s worth talking about microaggressions
   – seemingly nice conversations – real consequences
   – the impact of microaggressions on motivation and psychological safety
   – analysis of examples from professional life
   – lack of reaction as reinforcing harmful norms

2. Types of aggression – from overt to hidden
   – direct, passive, and microaggression – differences
   – typical forms of passive aggression, e.g., irony, avoidance
   – microaggression in everyday language
   – exercises: recognizing subtle forms of violence

3. How to react when it concerns me
   – supportive reactions: without defense, without attack
   – feedback message model
   – exercises in neutralizing microaggressions
   – working with emotions and body language

4. How to react when I am a witness
   – whether and how to react as an observer
   – the role of an ally in the team – how to support those who are recipients of microaggressions
   – micro-interventions – one sentence that makes a difference
   – building a team culture resistant to microaggressions

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needs audit before training, certificate of completion, the possibility of free consultations for up to 2 months after training, materials for knowledge supplementation provided electronically after training, tasks reinforcing change after training