Taking a Positive Approach to Work

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

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