People Get Ready: Creating a Positive Workplace Presenter: Andrew Sanderbeck

Goals and Objectives 10 Actions for Creating a Positive Workplace 10 Actions for Creating a Positive Workplace Hurdle #1 – Helping employees understand “why” the change is needed Hurdle #1 – Helping employees understand “why” the change is needed Hurdle #2 - Overcoming “We’ve always done it that way” Hurdle #2 - Overcoming “We’ve always done it that way”

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Polling Question #1 Where I work, There are indications of a less than ideally positive workplace YesNo

What Are They?

Common Signs of a Negative Work Environment The boss is unfriendly The boss is critical There is high employee turnover There is low employee morale People watch the clock People don’t get much performance feedback

Polling Question #2 I have experience working in a positive workplace YesNo

Common Signs of a Positive Work Environment The boss demonstrates interest in the employees The boss has an encouraging attitude People know where they stand with their supervisors There is evidence of organizational pride and loyalty Employees like working there

10 Actions for Creating A Positive Workplace

Building Change Competence in Employees

Hurdle #1 – Helping employees understand “why” the change is needed

Colgate University officials are actually encouraging their athletes to use social media often, with a focus on what should be said as opposed to what shouldn’t and why its important.

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Hurdle #2 - Overcoming “We’ve always done it that way”

The Change = Roaming Reference

Four Key Skills Telling people what you expect of them Showing interest in your team members Creating an encouraging environment Recognizing and rewarding good performance

Telling people what you expect of them

Show Interest in Your Team

These behaviors convey a lack of interest

Create an Encouraging Environment

Recognize and Reward Desirable Performance

Polling Question #3 I learned at least one thing today that I can immediately apply! Yes Yes No No

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