Development & Alumni Relations: Enhancing Manager Conversations

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Enhancing Manager Conversations, hosted by Tiny Pause, aims to help you create an open culture where staff feel able to talk about mental health, by equipping you with the skills and tools to sensitively and confidently start those conversations. A recent MIND survey found that only two in five employees felt that their manager would be able to spot the signs they were struggling with poor mental health.

At the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Understand how to implement simple team routines to strengthen team psychological safety - vital for team performance and adjustments to workload
• Identify when a team members mental health is worsening and be able to address this effectively with the individual - increase confidence
• Follow a simple proven structure to help you have the initial and follow up conversations and active listening technique 1 on 1 role play
• Learn the difference between being a caring colleague and a manager's legal responsibility when dealing with a stressed member of the team
• Learn the importance of managers and leaders protecting time each day for psychological recovery - manage difficult thoughts and recharge focus

• University Development and Alumni Relations managers
• Further details regarding eligibility requirements are available

Number of sessions: 1

2.5 hours