Steven Asnicar - Active Bystander Training

Understanding the Bystander Effect — and How to Overcome It at Work

by Steven Asnicar | Jun 18, 2025 | 5 Ds, Posts

The silence that speaks volumes So there I was, sitting in this team meeting last month, watching eight professionals stay completely silent while their colleague made increasingly inappropriate comments about women in leadership. Eight people. All decent,...

An Introduction to Being an Active Bystander

by Steven Asnicar | May 7, 2025 | 5 Ds, Posts

An Introduction to Being an Active Bystander From observer to changemaker I’ve watched key leaders stay silent during inappropriate behaviour for years before realising they were actually part of problem. Not a great statistic, but there it is. Countless...

What is the difference between an Active and a Passive Bystander?

by Steven Asnicar | Apr 16, 2025 | 5 Ds, Posts

What is the difference between an Active and a Passive Bystander? The crucial distinction that changes everything So I’m sitting in this client meeting last month, right? And I watch two people react to the exact same inappropriate comment in completely...

Bystander Laws and Legislation Globally

by Steven Asnicar | Jan 13, 2025 | Posts

In the contemporary workplace, bystander laws and legislation play a crucial role in shaping a culture that actively supports and encourages employees to intervene in situations where others may be at risk of harm. This article delves into the global landscape of...