Building a positive culture in the workplace
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In this 5-part series, discover the key elements in building a positive culture in the workplace, based on Martin Seligman's PERMA model.
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Building a positive culture in the workplace
- 1. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE
- 2. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE Positivity in the workplace makes a real difference. It not only determines a person’s well-being but their success as well.
- 3. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE In fact, it does more than that. Positivity can also enhance team members’ ability to think creatively, help them cope with challenges, nurture their progress in their career, and aid them in getting along with others in the workplace.
- 4. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE So how do we build a positive culture? The truth is a team will exhibit positive behaviors when their leader does. As a leader, therefore, you must focus on creating positivity in your own life through nurturing your own emotional intelligence and happiness.
- 5. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE Martin Seligman, positive psychologist and author of the 2011 book Flourish, developed the PERMA model, which details the five elements that must be in place for us to experience lasting well-being.
- 6. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE The five elements of the PERMA model are: P: Positive Emotion E: Engagement R: (Positive) Relationships M: Meaning A: Accomplishment/Achievement
- 7. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE In this first installment of our PERMA model series, we'll discuss the first element in the model, which is Positive Emotion.
- 8. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE Remember, as a leader and/or manager, you set the tone for your team and for their working environment. Therefore, positive emotions must begin with you. Fortunately, there are easy strategies you can implement to train your brain to be more positive. Here are 5 of them.
- 9. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE 1. Assess Assess how you operate in your career. Are you using talents and strengths that fulfill you in your current role? If not, how can you bring more of those skills to the forefront of the work you do? Doing work that you’re good at and that you enjoy will help you to feel more inspired.
- 10. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE 2. Identify Identify the things that give you pleasure. Are you an outdoorsy person? Do you enjoy greenery? Animals? You might want to consider having plants in the workplace or even an aquarium. You’ll be surprised by how much more positive you feel simply by making adjustments to your environment.
- 11. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE 3. Make Time Make some time to do something in your daily life that relaxes you or that you enjoy. This fosters positive emotions, and starting your day in this manner will bring your energy and peace of mind into the workplace.
- 12. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE 4. Consume Positivity Consume positive media. We’re surrounded by a 24-hour news cycle that feeds us stories replete with negativity. Scientific studies have proven that watching news coverage of terrorist attacks, war, or murder can cause the same physical reaction in your body as if you were actually there viewing the carnage in person. Change the channel and start feeding yourself more empowering content.
- 13. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE 5. Challenge Lastly, challenge the negative thoughts that arise. Our brains have a tendency to hone in and focus on the negative. Start to put a positive spin on the thoughts that visit your mind, i.e. “We failed.” Vs. “The project wasn’t successful this time around, but we received valuable feedback that will make the next one more viable.”
- 14. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE Start practicing these strategies to build a reservoir of positive emotions and you’ll be one step closer to building a positive culture in your company.
- 15. WWW.SHAPINGCHANGE.COM.AU TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE BUILDING A POSITIVE CULTURE TIPS FOR A BETTER WORKPLACE We hope you enjoyed this presentation! Visit www.shapingchange.com.au for more resources on leadership development, change management, emotional intelligence, and more!