the sandbox approach
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Improving our working environmentTRANSCRIPT
The Sandbox ApproachDeveloping a Nice Working
Environment
• A group of kids is playing in a sandbox.
• They are building roads and castles and interacting with other children without hesitations and concerns.
• They are having a great time!
The Sandbox ApproachIntroduction
• We can easily see the peaceful relaxation that comes from them when they are playing in a sandbox.
The Sandbox ApproachChildren are having Fun
• The sandbox helps children to bring out creativeness, imagination, concentration, an opportunity for insights, etc.
The Sandbox ApproachWhen children are playing - Main benefits
The Sandbox ApproachPlaying in a sandbox - Main benefits
FriendlyAtmosphere
High Level ofConcentration
NiceEnvironment
TeamworkingSkills
FunCreativity
IntegrationCompromise
• We have been facing a systematic increase of worldwide competition that is shrinking our profit margins and business opportunities.
• And this fierce business environment has been increasing our feeling of stress and disappointment during our professional career.
The Sandbox ApproachOur working environment
The Sandbox ApproachOur working environment & The sandbox
Feeling ofDisappointment
Feeling ofStress
FierceCompetition
Shortage ofOpportunities
FunCreativity
FriendlyAtmosphere
High Level ofConcentration
IntegrationCompromiseAGAINST
• We are fully aware of the differences of playing in a sandbox and working hard to pay our expenses.
• But why not bringing all the fun and happiness from a sandbox to our working environment?
The Sandbox ApproachMain question
• And based on that search, we would like to share some tips to help you to improve your working environment atmosphere.
The Sandbox ApproachSharing some tips
• We need to eliminate any dreadful and negative behaviors from our department and its members in the quest to build a positive working environment.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 01 – Cleanse our working environment toxicity
• There is no need to wait for a crisis to happen and someone to overcome a challenge before a show of appreciation and gratitude.
• Give and share compliments because things are smooth flowing to create a good and motivating work environment.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 02 – Appreciate the daily smoothness
• There is no way to avoid differences in the workplace.
• With proper understanding and skill such differences can be harnessed for better work environment.
• To deny it can be worse.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 03 – Embrace Differences
• This technique of creating a positive work environment is:– Formal: it can be applied through a
central software system that shares tasks and work activities.
– Informal: it happens when we share food inside the office.
• Sharing food inside the workplace creates a friendly environment that money can’t buy.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 04 – Sharing and Giving
• It would be nice to create another sharing system where people learn to give advice to others by way of learning from previous experience.
• Such approach sends a signal to the team that people have the freedom to fail, to ask and to contribute.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 05 – Freely Give and Freely Receive
• Create a positive work environment where people will park their ego at the door.
• Recruit and work with people who do not need to be right all the time.
The Sandbox ApproachTip 06 – Park your Ego at the Door
• Put in pride into the company name so people are proud to be associated with the company.
• Even small companies can do certain things extremely well.
• What are these things?
The Sandbox ApproachTip 07 – Build Name for the Company
• We really want to work in a nice working environment and facing adversities with the always support of our coworkers and superiors.
• But we need to know that such goal depends on the efforts of our team.
• That is why we should work together, helping each other to achieve together our sandbox place.
The Sandbox ApproachConclusion
The Sandbox ApproachOur Business Contacts
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