Activity One: How could we integrate the five ways to wellbeing into normal work practices? by Kate Tapper

Some inspiration from Mind...

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Walking Meetings

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Making sure time in the week where your team meet in person together.

Making space to connect

Option for open drop ins.

Visibility of managers

Social events, team lunches

Consider individual differences, connect with all members, especially those who perhaps are more introvert.

Encourage team members to also check in and support each other. Buddy system we have but continue this in larger teams.

Check Ins

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Example from Rosie - Line Manager does a regular check-in with a walk around

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Lunch time walks

Walking meetings

Team activities

Utilise benefit of hybrid working to be active.

Book a room for meetings

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Allow anyone on the same site to join a meeting in the same location, rather than disappearing off to separate rooms.

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PDR examples with both formal and informal check ins

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Approval for 1/2 day a month for regular learning - could be informal or formal

Sit stand desks

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Making some time to get out for a walk at least once a day

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Team Get-togethers

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schedule get-togethers to keep the team connected

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Utilise strength of the team. Find things that are of interest from an individual perspective

Set time aside for your own individual development and interest.

Self directed learning - Put something in the diary

Collaboration

jpearce33 — 2023-11-09 10:35:45 UTC

Working together in 2s and 3s on a discreet task really helps.

Social events

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Building relationships with colleagues through a fun or relaxed setting

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Informal check ins as important as more formal check ins

Recognise achievement & give praise

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Giving time/space

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Endeavour to have 'meeting-free Fridays' which provides team members with time and space

Build in time and goals to learn and develop

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Give yourself space and time to be able to think and reflect.

Cannot pour from an empty cup.

Consideration of others. Any nice gestures or things you can do to show appreciation for others in work

Active work

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Library work is physical, if not do occasional standing or walking short meetings

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Scheduled 1 hour Wellbeing Wednesday activity - gym space is booked and then followed by lunch for the team

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More regular and perhaps shorter 1-1s with team members to take notice of where they are at.

Listen to understand not to respond.

Ask questions

Be aware of performance and any drop in this, be proactive with reaching out to colleagues.

Point out the positive results of others work

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Share positive feedback, I can comment on physical improvements like plant care and book displays

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Celebrating small wins/successes

Take time for non work related connection at start of meetings

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Sensory Panels - Food Industry Centre. As part of this we do get to use our senses to taste food! An accidental mindful moment

People's Preferences

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Take notice of peoples preferences and what works best for individual team members.

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Elevenses - weekly chat/catch up with the whole department. Each person takes it in turn to make/bring/buy food for this

Ask how people are

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Promoting Opportunities to Learn

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Sharing information/opportunities to learn. Encouraging team members to take time to develop

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Annual Charity at previous organisation with monthly activities

Share Key learning Points

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Share key learning points with Team. E.g., if one team members goes on training/to a conference - share the wealth with others

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Volunteer opportunities

Make sure taking breaks and space despite workload

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Don't force fun on people

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Resources and part of every day

jpearce33 — 2023-11-09 10:46:23 UTC

I think its all sense of growth, what can help is asking staff to share their knowledge. Plug for the librray. Staff are all members and can borrow unlimted e resources and 30 physical books no cost