In 2013 the Mental Health Commission of Canada asked the Canadian Standards Association to outline the workplace conditions necessary for the creation of psychologically healthy and well workplaces. It is noted on “Health Workplaces Demand Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Dr. Ivy Bourgeault)” section in Chapter 6 that making workplaces more amenable to diverse personal and …
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The GROW model for coaching is an easy-to-understand primer that offers a framework for coaching conversations. Please watch the below video that explains the GROW model: Now, please watch this video to see the GROW model in action:
Find a colleague or employee who is willing to engage with you in a “coaching” conversation. Write down a series of questions focused on each element of the GROW model. Conduct a coaching conversation, using the questions you developed that align with the GROW model. Record a reflection that describes how you used the GROW model in a conversation, …
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In Chapter 6 of the LEADS Text it states that leaders who think and act as coaches build engagement. Leaders who coach are confident, care about their employees and want them to succeed. Leaders who coach are thus more caring, more respected, and create teams that are engaged and perform better. Please refer to the Learning Moment: How Well do …
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Trek Overview Domain: Engage OthersCapability: Foster Development This Trek focuses on how leaders can use coaching to better engage their colleagues; and in the process, improve performance. By the end of this Trek learners will be able to: Understand the importance of coaching in fostering an engaged and productive team Apply the principles of the GROW model for coaching This …
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Conduct a CSA audit of your workplace. You may draw on the Reflective Questions asked of you in the LEADS Link, or the questions below, or create your own. In your audit, be sure to address how are each of 13 factors addressed (or not) within your workplace. Make sure to include your answers from …
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Review the Learning Moment: Eastern Health Region of Newfoundland on Chapter 6’s “Contribute to the Creation of Healthy Organizations” section of the LEADS Text. Answer the following Reflective Questions: Can you access similar data, or equivalent data for the employees and/or clinicians in your area of responsibility? If so, how healthy are they? If not, …
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The National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace outlines 13 workplace factors that affect psychological health in workplaces. They are: Organizational Culture Psychological and Social Support Clear leadership and expectations Civility & Respect Psychological Job Fit Growth & Development Recognition and Reward Involvement and Influence Workload Management Engagement Balance Psychological Protection Protection …
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Psychological health in the workplace is imperative in any industry; however, in a caring profession such as healthcare it gains a new level of importance even risk. Please take a moment to reflect on the following quote from Amit Ray: There are many things we can do strengthen the threads between us, and the stronger …
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Trek Overview Domain: Engage OthersCapability: Contribute to the Creation of Healthy Organizations This Trek focuses on how leaders can create psychologically safe workplaces. By the end of this Trek the learner will be able to: Identify the 13 workplace factors for a psychologically healthy workplace Link the 13 factors to their own workplace context Understand …
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