equal opportunity/ADA institution Changing Roles Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #1A

equal opportunity/ADA institution Changing Roles Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #1B

equal opportunity/ADA institution How to Have a Really Bad Day (without even trying) Overschedule yourself Be inflexible Expect perfection Worry about everything Try to do it all Take everything personally Procrastinate Leave your sense of humor at home Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #2

equal opportunity/ADA institution Job Factors Hours worked Schedule Control of hours Job autonomy Job involvement Job security Job change Demands Job climate Co-workers Supervisors Policy supports Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #3

equal opportunity/ADA institution Family Factors Marital relationship Supportive partner Partner employment Division of labor Family size Age of children Presence of adult dependents Support services Adapted from Friedman, Dana E. (1991). Linking Work-Family Issues to the Bottom Line. Conference Board Report #962, New York, NY. Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #4

equal opportunity/ADA institution Effective Communication Use “I” messages Find a good time to talk Stick to the point Be honest, but not blaming Value others’ perspective Accept feelings, don’t judge Notice body language Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #5

equal opportunity/ADA institution The Art of Delegation Learn to let go Delegate, but don’t dump Ask for what you need Involve others Be positive and supportive Let others succeed Accept others’ standards Show appreciation Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #6

equal opportunity/ADA institution Successful Negotiation Communicate clearly Respect other person Clearly define problem Seek variety of solutions Collaborate Be reliable Preserve relationship Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #7

equal opportunity/ADA institution Work-Family Issues Increased work flexibility Sick leave policy revisions Support for dependent care Sensitivity to family issues Help in locating resources Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #8

equal opportunity/ADA institution Advocacy and Policy Education Identify issue Gather facts Build colleague support Focus request Contact decision makers Collaborate with others Believe change is possible Don’t give up Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #9

equal opportunity/ADA institution A Family Council Meets regularly Everyone participates All ideas count Chance for problem solving Plans for positive activities Fosters cooperation Rotates responsibilities Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #10

equal opportunity/ADA institution Summary Communicate Delegate Negotiate Advocate Say “no” Be flexible Form a council Simplify Plan ahead Set priorities Have fun Laugh Exercise Value yourself Building Strong Families – Balancing Responsibilities Overhead #11