Putting organizational culture 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

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

A work environment characterized by �the shared values �of trust, honesty �and fairness.

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Difficult situations at work are addressed effectively

I feel that I am part �of a community at work

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Employees and management trust one another

My workplace is inclusive of persons with diverse backgrounds and points �of view

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Organizational values are demonstrated �at all levels

Evidence-based actions �for creating change

Suggested by Guarding Minds at Work �to improve organizational culture �in the workplace

Creating change criteria

• Honours the input of our employees
• Improves organizational culture
• Is within our budget
• Is easy to implement now
• Minimizes risk to psychological safety

Creating change process

Appropriateness

Acceptability

Accessibility

Efficiency

Effectiveness

Safety

Choosing our actions

Vote for the action(s) you feel:

• Is most likely to improve organizational culture in our workplace
• Minimizes unintended risk �to psychological safety

Refine our action(s)

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

Committing to our success

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