The Four Practices (Refresher)

While it is recommended to spend 10 minutes in total on each video and discussion, this is not a requirement and can be adjusted based on the needs of the group.

PROMOTE WELLBEING

20 MINS | 5-25

Now we will turn to the first practice: Promote Wellbeing.

The first video will remind us of the practice, while the second video will look at how we can better manage our energy throughout the day to prevent burnout.

GROUP DISCUSSION

• What costs you energy and what gives you energy?

• How can we better manage our energy throughout the day, individually and as a team?

GROUP DISCUSSION

• What agreements could we make to better manage our energy needs?

HAVE CANDID CONVERSATIONS

20 MINS | 25-45

We will now dive into the next practice: Having Candid Conversations. We will watch two videos, with a ten minute discussion for each.

GROUP DISCUSSION

• Think of candid conversations you have been involved in that created better connections with the other person. What made those conversations effective?

• What potential threats keep you from having difficult conversations? What do you need so you can overcome those and have those needed conversations?

• What will help you feel safe, secure and confident enough to ask for feedback?

BUILD OWNERSHIP

10 MINS | 45-55

GROUP DISCUSSION

• What can get in your way of giving or taking authority?

• How might you build trust (e.g. more experience, more understanding of the ‘why’) so you can take (or be given) more ownership?

• How do we build ownership with those more senior to us? How do we build it with peers?

GROUP DISCUSSION

• When have you taken time to reflect? Personally? As a team?

• How might we navigate away from negative emotions while taking the time to reflect?

COMMITMENTS

10 MINS | 65-75

There are certain commitments that we can make both individually and as a team that can potentially help us retain the People with Possibility material and further benefit us while we navigate challenges at work:

• Prioritizing wellbeing is essential, and it is important to have candid conversations with our team members about expectations within the workplace that can benefit our own wellbeing. Consider printing the Promote Wellbeing poster for your desk to demonstrate to your team that you care deeply about their work, personal wellbeing, and you are open to conversations about how to better meet everyone's energy needs.

• Consider utilizing the COIN notes to prepare for candid conversations with team members in the future.

• Joining the PwP Workplace group is also a great way to further discussions on the four sessions that we have revisited today.

• Take a moment to write down one or two actions you will take to the wellbeing for

1. Yourself

2. Your Team

• Promote for your team’s wellbeing by walking the talk yourself.

Maintaining Momentum

15 MINS | 75-90

What has resonated with you from today's session? What would you like to practice after the refresher course?

Here are some suggestions:

• Actively manage your energy – consume food and drink that boosts your energy for longer, take breaks when your PFC capacity is low.

• Take time to focus on what is working well, and to acknowledge progress, for yourself and with others. Write down what is going well and share it!

• Continue to practice your new personal wellbeing habits, and speak up as needed to help the group implement wellbeing agreements and boundaries.

• ‘Set up for success’ to help get yourself into the right mental place

• Use the COIN model

• Find ways to keep the learning alive – e.g., buddies, group conversation where people can share their wins and insights.

• Think about how you would like to be supported by your manager, and whether your ‘problem solver’ switch is on.

• How can you make time to reflect and adapt this week?

PRACTICE MOMENTS

1-1 MEETINGS

• How can you use 1-1 meetings to look out for ways to support others, emotionally or practically, and to offer that support?

• Is there a candid conversation you could have?

• Think back to your Be SAFE & Certain preferences. How might these be influencing your expectations? Or the way you manage?

• Take time to reflect about the 1-1 meetings you have. How effective or successful are they and how might you want to improve them?

TEAM MEETINGS

• How much does the team currently look out for each other’s wellbeing or signs of burnout?

• How will you create a safe, open space in which to have candid conversations - about work topics, as well as interpersonal issues?

• How can you make sure the team leaves a team meeting with clear expectations, rather than assumptions?

• Take time to reflect on your participation in team meetings. What can you learn about your contributions and your impact on others? How might you want to adapt those?

ON-BOARDING

• • Share the wellbeing agreements you have in your team.

  • How can you be intentional in noticing what a new team member needs?

  • How can you be intentional in helping a new team member have a sense of ownership of Mercy Corps’ mission? Of team ownership? Of work ownership?

  • How could you introduce new team members to this practice of 'Make Time to Reflect and Adapt?'

BADGE AND FEEDBACK

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