Leaders and managers workshops and webinars
Positive and sustainable workplace culture change starts at the top.
Openness, empathy, accountability and role modelling are key.
"Supporting your team with mental health can be daunting and I think it's important for line managers to understand the tools and resources available to them and to have the skills and confidence to do this."
The problem
People don’t leave their jobs, they leave poor management or a problematic work culture.
Poor managerial styles, skills, or a lack of confidence and experience have been shown to impact employee engagement, directly increasing stress-related absences and presenteeism.
Recent findings from the Institute of Health and Safety (IOSH) found that:
57% of managers were offered no mental health and wellbeing training or support for managerial staff by their organisation.
Over 60% of managers felt they don’t get enough help to support the mental wellbeing of their staff.
Only 31% of managers felt sufficiently trained to recognise the signs of poor mental health in their teams.
Line managers often feel reluctant to start sensitive conversations about mental health for fear of making things worse, saying the wrong thing, or being unclear about poor performance issues.
The benefits
Leaders and managers have such a key role to play in preventing, protecting and promoting mental health and wellbeing awareness and management.
When working well, they can inspire positive team relationships and inclusivity, help build trust, and ensure effective communication and productivity.
Those with a strong understanding and focus on improving wellbeing tend to have better colleague and team relationships which leads to higher efficacy, better organisational results and happiness amongst employees.
Line managers in particular can be a key asset in creating healthier, happier and more productive workforces. They can help reduce anxiety, depression and stress, whilst also making sure their organisation complies with the legal and moral duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees. But this rarely happens unless they are equipped with the relevant skills, knowledge and confidence.
Well trained leaders and managers feel more able to successfully navigate uncomfortable conversations with their team. They are better equipped to support members who may be experiencing a wide range of life challenges - grief, divorce, or health or financial worries - and rather than inadvertently exacerbate mental wellbeing issues, they can use their knowledge and skills to find ways to help reduce impacts on performance, focus and energy.
Courses
Managers wellbeing essentials - leaders and managers
"I liked that the session distinguished the difference between mental health and mental illness. It provides some good tools to use in managing and understanding your own mental health, as well as that of our teams and colleagues."
Summary
Raise awareness within senior teams to better understand workplace mental health, psychological safety and guidelines on best practice and responsibilities as a manager, leader or employer.
Who - leaders and managers (up to 100 participants)
Delivery - online or face to face
Duration - 90 minutes
Content
Interactive session with practical examples, tips, evidence-based resources and Q&A.
Mental health models, prevalence and stigma and discrimination.
Causes and effects of mental ill health at work.
Prevention, crisis and recovery.
Creating a more open and inclusive work culture - organisational responsibility for employee wellbeing.
Role and responsibilities as a leader and manager - employee distress and resilience.
Framework on how to support your teams and self-care.
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Increased senior management understanding and engagement with the mental health agenda.
Better understanding of employer/employee responsibilities and how to mitigate mental health stigma and discrimination at work.
Know how to apply the basics of safe wellbeing conversations as a manager.
Enhanced understanding of psychological safety and key management recommendations.
Gained insight into rolling out a wellbeing strategy, evidence-based best practice and further training.
i-act - leaders and managers course
"It's helped increase my confidence in starting a conversation to help someone - coaching and listening skills are a key. The factual information provided also sharpened my approach to dealing with issues that arise with my employees."
Summary
Internationally accredited* training for managers and leaders looking to better understand and upskill in evidence-based best practice for workplace mental wellbeing.
Become more knowledgeable and confident about:
how to appropriately promote wellbeing and effectively manage mental health challenges in your organisation.
how to improve and manage workplace wellbeing and resilience - for yourself and your team.
how to support your employees who may experience mental health or wellbeing issues in the workplace.
(*Accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.)
Who - leaders and managers (max 14 participants)
Delivery - online or face to face
Duration - 6 hours
Content
Interactive session with practical examples and activities - video and role play practice of approach and language.
Expert guidance and advice on techniques and Q&A.
Includes 168-page evidence-based course manual, toolkit and resource pack for each manager.
Manual includes over 50 tools to support managers, over 95 organisations for referral, and over 225 pieces of reputable evidence, researched by leading mental health experts.
Activites consider professional boundaries, confidentiality, language, conversation starters, HSE management standards and personal wellbeing.
Best practice guidelines on the importance of not diagnosing or making assumptions, and effectively managing next steps.
How to respond in a mental crisis following the Level of Concern tool.
An "IACTED" evaluation tool to assess your interventions.
Includes coaching tools, tools for connecting, wellbeing assessment tools, a guide to save conversations, personal wellbeing plan templates (as recommended by HSE) and a level of concern tool.
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Built confidence in how to talk safely about workplace mental health issues with your team.
Better understand mental health and wellbeing and recognise the signs of poor mental health.
Know how to promote positive wellbeing for all, tackle stigma and build resilience for yourself and colleagues.
Understand how to connect with colleagues who may need support.
Be clearer about boundaries, confidentiality, legal responsibilities, and how to set up a safe wellbeing conversation.
Know how to signpost and support seeking professional help.
Understand the importance of self-care.
WorkplaceMT Frantic World - workplace mindfulness for leaders and managers
"I have used the techniques both consciously and subconsciously whilst balancing parental responsibilities with a demanding job leading a high functioning team. I've really learnt how to manage my energy and focus levels on a daily basis rather than always trying to recover at the weekend."
Summary
Nationally validated* mindfulness training.
WorkplaceMT is an evidence-informed approach to mindfulness which has been evaluated, researched and refined in the workplace to meet the challenges of modern day working.
Being at “the top” doesn’t have to be a stressful place. Improved emotional regulation and discernment can reduce feelings of overwhelm in pressurised environments.
(*Validated by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Who - senior managers and leaders, group or 1-2-1
Delivery - online or face to face
Duration - 1 hr a week for 8 weeks
Content
Research shows that mindfulness is developed via a combination of 3 key elements:
Formal practice (normally practiced at home).
Gaining an understanding of key psychological principles.
Everyday mindfulness (short moments of mindfulness that can be practiced at work).
Each week of WorkplaceMT training includes these three elements along with:
Opportunities to practice mindfulness in a safe, supportive environment.
Opportunities to reflect and transfer learning to the workplace.
Opportunities to ask questions to overcome challenges encountered.
Learning from peers and peer to peer support.
Weeks 1-8 overview:
Week 1: How to focus the mind.
Week 2: The mind body feedback loop.
Week 3 Striving and resilience.
Week 4: Consolidation of your learning so far and introduction to self-kindness.
Week 5: Thoughts and perspective.
Week 6: Working with challenging situations.
Week 6: Understanding your inner critic.
Week 8: Developing Intention and next steps.
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Understand the key psychological principles and benefits of mindfulness.
Practice and develop the tools, techniques and mindset and embed it into your work routine.
Gain an increased level of self-awareness which can lead to improved self-management, teamwork and communication skills.
Enhance decision-making, attention and empathy through mindful practice.
Enhance physical and psychological stress management - improving focus and concentration.
Better manage ingrained behaviour and habits, as well as wellbeing and resilience.
Enquire about workshops and webinars
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