Executive Leadership Learning Series

The Question Isn’t Whether Someone Is Dangerous 

     -Learning When Behavior Deserves Additional Organizational Attention

Concerning behavior does not always require immediate intervention, but it may deserve a closer look. Issue 2 examines how leaders can recognize when additional information, context, or organizational attention is appropriate without prematurely labeling someone as dangerous.

The Person Who Becomes Violent Usually Isn’t a Surprise 

     -Rethinking a Common Assumption About Workplace Violence

Serious workplace violence may appear sudden, but research shows that concerning behaviors or communications often precede an attack. Issue 1 challenges the idea that someone simply “snapped” and reframes the leadership responsibility from predicting violence to recognizing when developing behavior deserves attention.

A Different Conversation About Workplace Violence Prevention
    -Examining Workplace Violence Prevention Through an Organizational Perspective

Workplace violence prevention is often approached through individual programs, policies, or disciplines. This introductory issue establishes a broader organizational perspective and examines how leadership, systems, and coordinated action come together to strengthen prevention capability.