Lesson objective
The aim of this lesson is to understand what mobbing and psychological violence look like in practice and what signals may indicate their occurrence in the workplace.
What should you pay attention to while watching?
- What behaviors can be considered psychological violence?
- Are the activities one-off or repetitive?
- How does the environment react – does anyone intervene?
- What are the consequences for the person experiencing these behaviors?
Key observations
Mobbing often does not start with overt violence – it can develop gradually through small, repeated actions.
It is their accumulation that creates an exclusionary and harmful environment.
- Repeated behavior is more important than a single event
- The team’s lack of response may escalate the violence.
- A person affected by mobbing often gradually loses their sense of security.
Application
Recognizing early signs of mobbing helps prevent its escalation.
The responsibility for the response lies not only with the organization but also with the team members.