Creating a Positive Work Environment

A positive work environment is important for both productivity and the emotional health of employees. And everyone within an organization — from employers and leaders to employees — has a responsibility to create an encouraging, progressive, and optimistic atmosphere.

This course will help you understand:

• the tools and mindset they need to develop a positive environment in the workplace.
• recognize what a positive workplace looks like, the key elements needed to create and maintain a positive work environment,
• the importance of working as a team,
• how to deal with workplace problems that may occur,
• and how to make meetings more positive and effective, among other topics.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

Session Two: What Does a Positive Environment Look Like?

• Introduction
• Characteristics of a Positive Work Environment

Session Three: What Can I Do?

• As an Employee
• As a Leader

Session Four: Team Player

• Team Member Roles and Responsibilities

Session Five A: Effective Workplace Relationships

• Teams
• Working Cooperatively
• Managing Conflict
• Self-Assessment
• Preventing Problems

Session Five B: Effective Workplace Relationships

• Dealing with Problems
• Meeting Management

Session Six: Conclusion

• Recommended Reading List
• Personal Action Plan