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Helping Hesitant Bystanders Identify Their Options: A Checklist with Examples and Ideas to Consider

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Rowe, Mary
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Organizational bystanders sometimes act heroically in emergencies. Less well known are the bystanders who act very effectively, in quiet ways, in reaction to (potentially) unacceptable behavior. In addition, many bystanders (and bystanders of bystanders) consider action, but hesitate. There are many reasons why hesitation is understandable and may be appropriate. However, in many situations, hesitation can turn into effective action. Drawing on examples from ombuds practice, this article aims to assist organizational ombuds in helping hesitant bystanders identify and evaluate their options. The article includes a checklist of questions for hesitant bystanders that ombuds may find useful—and adds to the literature about why bystanders do or do not decide to act after learning of unacceptable behavior. The checklist may also be useful to those engaged in training programs for bystanders and others who provide support to hesitant bystanders.
Date issued
2023-07-14
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https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/158449
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Journal of the International Ombudsman Association
Citation
Mary Rowe, “Helping Hesitant Bystanders Identify Their Options: A Checklist with Examples and Ideas to Consider,” Journal of the International Ombudsman Association, Vol. 16, No. 2 (Mary Rowe special issue, 2023-2024).
Keywords
hesitant bystanders, organizational ombuds, ombuds options, conflict management systems, bystander training, bystanders of bystanders

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