In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell introduced the world to a deceptively simple idea ‘The Tipping Point’, that small things can make a big difference. Cultures don’t usually collapse in dramatic explosions or rebuild in grand gestures. They shift in increments, in stages. They move when ordinary people do slightly different things in ordinary moments. Active bystandership … Continue reading The ‘Tipping Point’ is you: How small acts of active bystandership change everything.
Why getting the terminology matters
The rush by many to use the term ‘Upstander’ is leading to some uncomfortable conversations not taking place. In this piece I aim to persuade you to consider that the term 'upstander' isn’t helpful and that those in workplaces better consider the science as opposed to simply what sounds better. While the intention behind promoting … Continue reading Why getting the terminology matters
The power of responsibility
A sense of responsibility has been found to be a big motivator that supports individuals to move from a passive role to an active one. This blog aims to discuss the role of responsibility and how teams and organisations can harness it's power. Imagine you’re standing at the edge of a river, and someone falls … Continue reading The power of responsibility
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