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Description

Sexual Harassment and Sexist Behaviour: Prevention, Reporting and Handling

Characterise the facts, receive a report and manage the follow-up without exposing the people involved

  • 1 day — 7 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

A repeated comment, a hand on the shoulder, a joke that makes someone uncomfortable: such situations are rarely reported straight away and, when they are, organisations tend to improvise. Who receives the disclosure, what may be written down, how the person can be protected while the facts are examined without prejudging the outcome: these questions all arise at once.

One day to establish a clear framework: distinguish between the key concepts, recognise sexist behaviour and sexual harassment, know how to receive a report and initiate the appropriate follow-up. Each participant leaves with an internal handling procedure adapted to their organisation.

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish between sexual harassment, sexist behaviour and other forms of misconduct
  • Identify at-risk situations within the organisation and within work teams
  • Receive a report while preserving confidentiality and the safety of those involved
  • Initiate and document the internal follow-up through to the decision
  • Inform and raise awareness among teams about the applicable framework and available channels

What makes this programme different

A reporting interview is conducted as a role play and then reviewed for the quality of the written record produced
Participants draft their internal procedure step by step
Borderline situations are discussed in groups to establish characterisation criteria

Programme

1Characterising Situations

Understanding what the terms actually cover

  • Sexual harassment, sexist behaviour and offensive conduct
  • The boundary with interpersonal conflict and clumsiness
  • The role of consent and the effects on the person targeted
  • Respective responsibilities of the employer and of the individuals concerned

2Receiving a Report

Welcoming a disclosure without launching an improvised investigation

  • Internal reporting channels and the role of designated focal points
  • Conducting the disclosure interview and adopting a listening posture
  • Drafting the written record and the evidence to retain
  • Interim protective measures and protection against retaliation

3Handling and Preventing

Managing the follow-up and acting before situations arise

  • Stages of internal handling through to the decision
  • Informing the people concerned and the relevant internal bodies
  • Prevention initiatives and team awareness activities
  • Publication and communication of available channels of recourse

Who is it for

Designated harassment focal points, human resources professionals, managers and members of the leadership team.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.