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Putting �clear leadership �and expectations�on the agenda

Creating change

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Process

  • Review psychologically safe discussions
  • Recap definition and statements
  • Align employee input with evidence-based actions
  • Define criteria for choosing actions
  • Complete Creating change worksheets
  • Share ideas
  • Vote | Refine | Commit

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Psychologically safe discussions

  • Focus on moving forward �and not on the past
  • Offer constructive suggestions �for improvement
  • Discuss ideas, not individuals
  • Give everyone the chance �to contribute

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A work environment where there is effective leadership and support so that employees know what they need to do, have confidence in their leaders and understand impending changes.

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In my job, I know what I am expected �to do

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I am informed about important changes �at work in a timely manner

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Difficult situations at work are addressed effectively

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My organization �provides clear, effective communication

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My supervisor supports me to do �my job successfully

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Evidence-based actions �for creating change

Suggested by Guarding Minds at Work �to improve clear leadership and expectations�in the workplace

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Creating change criteria

  • Honours the input of our employees
  • Improves clear leadership and expectations
  • Is within our budget
  • Is easy to implement now
  • Minimizes risk to psychological safety

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Creating change process

Appropriateness

Acceptability

Accessibility

Efficiency

Effectiveness

Safety

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Choosing our actions

Vote for the action(s) you feel:

  • Is most likely to improve clear leadership and expectations in our workplace
  • Minimizes unintended risk �to psychological safety

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Refine our action(s)

  1. Consider potential challenges
  2. Look for areas to improve effectiveness

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Committing to our success

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All Workplace Strategies resources are available to anyone �at no cost, compliments of Canada Life.