Group Discussion 1 by https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1 Visibility - Recognition - Sense of Belonging en-us 2021-10-27 20:29:20 UTC 2026-01-05 19:20:34 UTC hello@padlet.com I present what I have worked on nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853517945 2021-10-29 08:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853517945 regular personal feed back from my chef about my work (positive and negative) https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853519536 2021-10-29 08:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853519536 Being included in processes https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520633 2021-10-29 08:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520633 Being part of a team implementing projects that are communicated https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520708 2021-10-29 08:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520708 Hard work to be noticed in such a big organisation rupkus https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520746 2021-10-29 08:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520746 I'm creating brief information/ make photos/ shoot and edit videos about projects activities and sending it to head office. https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520917 2021-10-29 08:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853520917 more chances for direct (maybe face to face) communication/feedback opportunity with the DW staff beyond my team https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521098 2021-10-29 08:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521098 Inclusion in all means https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521133 2021-10-29 08:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521133 i am heard and seen in my team, i know, how and to whom convey my messages sgkt6pk9981 https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521289 2021-10-29 08:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521289 Getting feedback (positive also) to my work rupkus https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521398 2021-10-29 08:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521398 Being recognized for small steps I have contributed to larger processes https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521537 2021-10-29 08:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521537 Being engaged in the reforms/changes within the DW https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521837 2021-10-29 08:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521837 Organisational recognition: adequate payment, adaquate capacity building, adaquate contract conditions (not the same as appreciation by manager or sth.) nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521856 2021-10-29 08:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853521856 Being included in decision-making processes that also affect me personally https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853522549 2021-10-29 08:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853522549 identification with my organisation, feeling welcome nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853522773 2021-10-29 08:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853522773 My contribution to the project is seen and rewarded sgkt6pk9981 https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523156 2021-10-29 08:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523156 Having a secure working contract and knowing that I can rely on the employer rupkus https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523443 2021-10-29 08:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523443 For local staff: Appearance in Confluence (Web-Apps), not being second-rate staff (technical equipment, access etc.) https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523972 2021-10-29 08:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853523972 Being part of the project processing https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524057 2021-10-29 08:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524057 I am not abandoned, not left alone with some problems and obstacles, i have a team buddy sgkt6pk9981 https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524151 2021-10-29 08:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524151 I want to be noted about my work feedback and successes by several sources, not only from head of my department. https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524230 2021-10-29 08:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524230 Being credited by direct colleagues as well as by superiors https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524774 2021-10-29 08:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853524774 I am taken seriously by the management with my questions / worries https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853527763 2021-10-29 08:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853527763 Equal opportunities for local and Berlin/Bonn staff (insurances, etc..) https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853529112 2021-10-29 09:00:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853529112 working protection https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853529627 2021-10-29 09:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853529627 understanding, appreciation, gratitude https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853532000 2021-10-29 09:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853532000 Inspiration by Monthly Europe Meeting: giving visibility on team-level to various people, e.g. concept of "hot chair" nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853971630 2021-10-29 13:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853971630 Need for various inclusive formats; Programm Directors are gate keepers and bridges between in-country staff and higher management; Need for committment by PDs; Responsibility to be a bridge and ensure flow of information and ensure visibility lies with PDs; However, they need institutional support also. nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853977740 2021-10-29 13:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853977740 More topic to go from in-country staff nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853984318 2021-10-29 13:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1853984318 Differentiation between personal and institutional recognition; How can PDs and PMs bridge between the personal and the institutional? Clear policies, procedures and workflows needed for institutional recognition! e.g. yearly documented feedback system with objectives and professional development options etc. - documentation needed for monitoring of performance and personal growth nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854007164 2021-10-29 14:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854007164 maybe to conduct a need assessment for capacity building? nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854011021 2021-10-29 14:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854011021 Clarity on rights and policies needed for in-country staff - standardisation! nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854012977 2021-10-29 14:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854012977 Regional Coordinators, PDs and PMs need to communicate and mediate about available exchange platforms and create new ones nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854018113 2021-10-29 14:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854018113 Onboarding process very important; small gestures such as DW items are small but beautiful nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854020622 2021-10-29 14:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854020622 Who is counted in as DW staff? Only those who have Personalnummer? If one doesnt have this, how to get access to other technical tools & platforms at DW? nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854024100 2021-10-29 14:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854024100 There are technical issues at place that may need time to get tackled. Apart from this, there seem to be issues of political will or prioritisation of issues. The understanding that relationship-building with colleagues abroad is more important than technical hurdles, does not seem to be exist everywhere in DW. Sometimes you get this feeling through the communication by head quarter staff... nusrat_sheikh https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854029627 2021-10-29 14:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nusrat_sheikh/Group1/wish/1854029627