People Get Ready: Creating a People Get Ready: Creating a Positive WorkplacePositive Workplace

Presenter: Andrew SanderbeckPresenter: Andrew Sanderbeck

Goals and ObjectivesGoals and Objectives

10 Actions for Creating a Positive 10 Actions for Creating a Positive WorkplaceWorkplace

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

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

If your workplace culture is not as positive as it If your workplace culture is not as positive as it could be, then doing the same things again could be, then doing the same things again

won’t make it any better.won’t make it any better.

Polling Question #1Polling Question #1

Where I work, There are indications of a Where I work, There are indications of a less than ideally positive workplaceless than ideally positive workplace

YesYes

NoNo

What Are They?

Common Signs of a Negative Work Common Signs of a Negative Work EnvironmentEnvironment

•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 #2Polling Question #2

I have experience working in a I have experience working in a positive workplacepositive workplace

YesYes

NoNo

Common Signs of a Positive Work Common Signs of a Positive Work EnvironmentEnvironment

•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 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

10 Actions for Creating 10 Actions for Creating A Positive WorkplaceA Positive Workplace

Building Change Competence Building Change Competence in Employeesin Employees

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

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

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

The Change = Roaming ReferenceThe Change = Roaming Reference

Four Key SkillsFour 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 themTelling people what you expect of them

Show Interest in Your TeamShow Interest in Your Team

These behaviors convey a lack of interestThese behaviors convey a lack of interest

Create an Encouraging EnvironmentCreate an Encouraging Environment

Recognize and Reward Desirable Recognize and Reward Desirable PerformancePerformance

Polling Question #3Polling Question #3

I learned at least one thing today that I I learned at least one thing today that I can immediately apply!can immediately apply!

YesYes

NoNo

Thanks for Attending!!Thanks for Attending!!