Our supportive and inclusive team environment encourages all staff to contribute and have a voice by https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl SWOT Analysis en-us 2018-12-11 17:01:58 UTC 2019-04-09 07:40:05 UTC hello@padlet.com W: We sometimes don't feel like a team - but a collection of smaller teams paula_fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313502862 2018-12-11 17:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313502862 W: Difficult for 24/7 and out of hours team to feel fully included and that their opinion counts. paula_fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313511999 2018-12-11 17:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313511999 paula_short1 https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313532449 I helped with Graduation Ceremonies last week and one of the student orators mentioned in his speech how supportive the libraries had been to him during his course.
This was said in front of the Vice Chancellor and many distinguished guests and it made me feel proud!]]> 2018-12-11 17:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313532449 Difficult for people at Marj to initiate or even contribute to existing tasks usually done in Philip and in standard hours, even tasks which don't involve physical books. It is a bit frustrating when we have less and less library things to do. https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313993553 2018-12-12 18:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/313993553 W: sometimes I think decisions have been made BEFORE we have focus groups to discuss etc https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314573114 2018-12-14 09:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314573114 W: It often feels like some teams/groups take precedence over decision-making than others, so it is not inclusive of everyone. angela_rae https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314583693 In a similar vein, it is difficult to make anonymous suggestions so some people feel uncomfortable to actually contribute to discussions for fear that they will be judged harshly.]]> 2018-12-14 09:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314583693 W: not all departments offer the same level of support between line managers and their staff. For example, not all have regular one-to-one catch-ups, or if they do, they are seemingly based on staff grades on who gets them. Team meetings are offered but this does not create an environment where everyone would be comfortable in voicing an opinion angela_rae https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314584891 2018-12-14 09:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314584891 O: is there scope to offer a shadowing system within and between teams, so all staff have the same opportunities? There is a lot of experience within the library but don't think it is utilised as well as it could be (eg. those with teaching experience not given the opportunity to help out with sessions etc) angela_rae https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314585685 2018-12-14 09:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314585685 S: The staff satisfaction survey and 'tell us what you think' space in the staff room gives all staff the opportunity to share their views on working environment alexandra_healey https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314725158 But could this be done better?]]> 2018-12-14 16:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314725158 S: There are opportunities for staff to contribute to the wider library and university activities such as graduations, welcome week, clearing etc alexandra_healey https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314729585 Related W: It can be intimidating to new staff to get involved so there could maybe be more support from more experienced staff members who've taken part before]]> 2018-12-14 16:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314729585 T: Increasing workloads, reduced resources and variable shifts may mean staff feel less able to contribute beyond their required responsibilities alexandra_healey https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314730538 2018-12-14 16:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/314730538 S & O - Staff TUWYT clare_stogden1 https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315490039 Is this referenced in induction at all? re comment about could it be done better - it's mentioned in the newsletter, it's a shortcut on everyone 's desktop I mention it every opportunity. It allows for anonymous comments on anything. BUT! it's totally under-used. ]]> 2018-12-18 12:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315490039 W: Communication within/cross teams clare_stogden1 https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315491080 Do all managers disseminate from Service Managers Group and other meetings. Often feels like people don't know things e.g Shadowing which used to be a thing and the general office team benefited from and I don't think changes are often passed down.]]> 2018-12-18 12:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315491080 T: staff motivation clare_stogden1 https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315491963 If people feel like they don't/can't contribute does this lead to talking among themselves to air issues thereby escalating them and creating an atmosphere of them and us.]]> 2018-12-18 12:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/315491963 CSE and similar - is cross sectional group and encourages contribution in a different way to just speaking up etc - could be gathering data paula_fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/322116442 2019-01-18 14:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/paula_fitzpatrick/zv3gfg65vjpl/wish/322116442