Blurring of Loyalty and Responsibility
Introduction:
Many unsafe situations do not arise from malicious intent, but from blurred boundaries—such as supervisors acting as ‘friends’ or colleagues shielding each other. Loyalty can undermine safety when no one dares to be critical anymore.
Content:
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Examples of blurred boundaries: overly familiar interactions, emotionally charged private contact, loyalty taking precedence over integrity.
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Consequences: dependence, avoidance of escalation, silent stress.
Reflection questions:
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Have you experienced situations where professional boundaries were crossed?
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Where do you draw the line between collegial and too close?
Mini-poll:
“In my organization, responsibilities and boundaries are clear.”
Organizational recommendations input:
Clarify behavioral frameworks, promote role-modeling by leadership, raise awareness around (power) dynamics.