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Workplace Insubordination: Strategies for Preventing, Identifying and Dealing with this Employee Issue

Instances of insubordination can cause conflicts in your workplace. This concept refers to any employee who disrespects or intentionally disobeys authority figures and this type of behavior may lead to consequences to the employee. Understanding what constitutes insubordination and how to address this issue can help managers maintain a positive, productive work environment.Areas CoveredWhat constitutes insubordination?General elements of insubordinate behaviorConsequences of insubordinationRecognizing workplace insubordinationAdvising employees that their conduct is unacceptableInsubordination interventionsDeveloping a plan to avoid future problems Implementing preventative measuresEffects of workplace insubordinationIs insubordination grounds for termination?How to document instances of insubordination?Examples of workplace insubordinationWho Should AttendSenior LeadershipHuman Resource ProfessionalsManagers and SupervisorsTeam LeadersProject LeadersOperations ProfessionalsEmployeesWhy Should You AttendNo matter how good a manager you are, or how carefully you adhere to guidelines and rules, you will most likely still experience insubordination from time to time. Employees who refuse to carry out orders will have a negative effect on the workplace and ultimately cost the business time and money.In this presentation, we identify the best strategies for identifying, preventing, and dealing with insubordination, thus limiting the organization’s liability.


Instances of insubordination can cause conflicts in your workplace. This concept refers to any employee who disrespects or intentionally disobeys authority figures and this type of behavior may lead to consequences to the employee. Understanding what constitutes insubordination and how to address this issue can help managers maintain a positive, productive work environment.

Areas Covered

  • What constitutes insubordination?
  • General elements of insubordinate behavior
  • Consequences of insubordination
  • Recognizing workplace insubordination
  • Advising employees that their conduct is unacceptable
  • Insubordination interventions
  • Developing a plan to avoid future problems
  • Implementing preventative measures
  • Effects of workplace insubordination
  • Is insubordination grounds for termination?
  • How to document instances of insubordination?
  • Examples of workplace insubordination

Who Should Attend

  • Senior Leadership
  • Human Resource Professionals
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Project Leaders
  • Operations Professionals
  • Employees

Why Should You Attend

No matter how good a manager you are, or how carefully you adhere to guidelines and rules, you will most likely still experience insubordination from time to time.  Employees who refuse to carry out orders will have a negative effect on the workplace and ultimately cost the business time and money.

In this presentation, we identify the best strategies for identifying, preventing, and dealing with insubordination, thus limiting the organization’s liability.