Team Optimization facilitated workshop
Should I send a meme to my colleague? High-five my supervisor? Prank my cubicle buddy? Use an avatar for my Zoom meetings? Share a story about my child’s toilet training? Give my co-worker a hug?
If you have no idea what’s okay in the workplace, you’re are not alone.
This lack of clarity can lead to confusion, frustration, and potential conflicts within an organization. Without a clear understanding of norms and expectations, workers may worry about their job security, hesitate to report issues or concerns, and struggle to make informed decisions.
Unclear workplace rules hinder productivity, create a negative work environment, and undermine employee morale. When workers are unsure about the rules, they may be less likely to take risks, innovate, or go above and beyond their job descriptions. This can stifle creativity, collaboration, and overall organizational success.
Everyone comes to the team with different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences. This workshop includes guided team discussions to build a common understanding regarding acceptable behaviours.
Before the workshop, we will meet with you to identify your specific workplace issues and incorporate them into the training. Additional sessions can follow to facilitate the creation of a set of norms and standards for your team.
| A 2023 Harris Poll survey on behalf of Fortune surveyed 1,200 knowledge workers, and found that the vast majority of them (86%) believe workplace norms and expectations have shifted since the pandemic began. Most managers (62%) whom Harris Poll surveyed said they struggle to define which employee behaviors count as acceptable in the new world of work. |
- Avoid potential conflicts arising from life experiences, backgrounds, and generational differences
- Gain clarity on acceptable or unacceptable behaviours
- Co-create workplace expectations
- Reduce conflict in the workplace
- Increase psychological health and safety