Putting growth �and development�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 �where employees receive encouragement and support �in the development of their interpersonal, emotional �and job skills.

I receive feedback at work that helps me grow and develop

My supervisor provides helpful feedback on �my performance

My supervisor is open to my ideas for taking on new opportunities in the workplace

I have the opportunity to take on new challenges

My employer values employees' ongoing growth and development

I am given adequate �time at work to participate in training

I am provided with the necessary training to perform well in my job

Evidence-based actions �for creating change

Suggested by Guarding Minds at Work �to improve growth and development�in the workplace

Creating change criteria

• Honours the input of our employees
• Improves growth and development
• 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 growth and development 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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