How To Handle Being Ignored At Work

This 60-minute webinar takes a deeper look at the root causes of being ignored at work, particularly when exclusion involves leadership or systemic team issues. Rather than focusing only on surface behaviors, this session explores the Art of Managing Up, conflict resolution, and resilience.

Participants begin by learning how to analyze whether being ignored stems from a management style mismatch, unclear expectations, unresolved conflict, or dysfunctional team dynamics. Understanding the root cause is critical to choosing the correct response.

A core focus of the webinar is Managing Up, helping participants adapt to their manager's communication preferences, priorities, and leadership style. Attendees learn how to align messaging, timing, and delivery to regain visibility and influence without appearing needy or confrontational.

The session also introduces conflict resolution principles, emphasizing root-cause analysis rather than blame. Participants learn structured steps for addressing issues professionally and preventing ongoing exclusion.

Equally important, the webinar addresses resilience and boundary-setting. Participants learn how to protect mental health, maintain productivity, and avoid burnout when navigating temporary "silent treatment" cultures.

By the end of the session, attendees will have strategies to work more effectively with leadership, address systemic issues, and remain grounded and productive during challenging periods.

Why should you Attend

If you feel ignored by leadership or stuck in a dysfunctional team, this webinar provides clarity and direction. Instead of internalizing the issue, participants learn how to assess the situation strategically and respond professionally.

Managing up is a critical career skill that is rarely taught. This session equips participants to adapt without compromising self-respect or values.

Attendees gain confidence knowing when to engage, when to set boundaries, and how to protect their energy while navigating complex dynamics. This webinar is especially valuable for professionals who want long-term career sustainability and emotional resilience.

Areas Covered in the Session

Summary: A deep dive into the "Art of Managing Up" and conflict resolution to address the root causes of being ignored by leadership or peers.

Objectives:

Analyze the Root Cause of the exclusion-whether it is a management style mismatch or a team dysfunction
Use Managing Up strategies to align with your manager's communication preferences and regain visibility
Build Resilience and Boundaries to protect your mental health while navigating a temporary "silent treatment" culture

Who Will Benefit

Anyone In HR

Speaker Profile

Wendy Sellers known as "The HR Lady®," is a dedicated business partner, HR consultant, speaker, and trainer who specializes in understanding the unique culture and goals of organizations. Her focus is on building effective HR policies, employee training, and management courses to help businesses and employees succeed.

Wendy's expertise stems from personal experience, as she entered the field of HR without a clear plan and faced numerous challenges along the way. This has made her authentic, transparent, and results-oriented, with a commitment to providing practical solutions without hidden agendas. She is The HR Lady®: Realistic, Honest, and Reliable.