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Taking a Positive Approach to Work



This seminar will look in practical detail at the benefits of taking a positive approach to work for individuals' health, performance and well-being, as well as the benefits for organisations in creating a positive working environment for their staff

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how taking a positive approach to work can benefit you in a number of different ways.
  • Learn techniques for developing a positive mental attitude and understand how this can help you at work and in life
  • Understand the benefits for organisations in creating a positive working environment for their staff
  • Learn how to create a positive working environment
  • Discuss problems and identify solutions to these
  • Draw up a plan of action

Programme

9:15
Registration and Refreshments
9:45
Chairman's Welcome
10:00
Health through Attitude
  • Good Working Practices
  • Diet, Exercise, Posture, Lunch-Time
  • Brain Food and Coffee
  • Work Life Balance in the UK and EU
  • Health and Safety Best Practice
  • Key Boards and Computer Screens
  • Alexander Technique, Yoga, Breathing Techniques
  • Personal Benefits - Health and Happiness
  • Respect and Wellbeing
  • Building Self-Worth and Self-Esteem
11:00
Morning Refreshments
11:15
What is a Positive Mental Attitude?
  • Examples
  • Benefits to Health, Team Building, Productivity, Home Life
  • Techniques and Perspectives
  • Enthusiasm and Engagement
  • Results in Practice in the Workplace
12:15
Creating a Positive Working Environment
  • Rewarding Innovation
  • Supporting Creativity
  • Appreciating Hard Work
  • Roles of Management and Staff
  • A Safe Environment, Communication, Trust, Protection from Harassment
  • Responding Positively to Individuals
  • Getting the Most from People
  • Motivation and Motivating
  • Techniques for Achieving Good Staff and Management Relationships
13:15
Lunch
14:15
Business and Organisational Benefits
  • Productivity
  • Absence Management
  • Pride in Quality and Buy-In
  • Delivery of Services and Striving to Achieve Excellence
  • Efficiency
  • New Products and Better Policy
15:15
Afternoon Tea
15:30
Workshop
  • Problems and Solutions
  • Plan of Action and Presentations
  • Discussion and Conclusions
16:30
Final Questions and Close

Please note that the programme is subject to change without notice

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