Saying thank you: getting better at appreciating our colleagues

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"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it" - William Arthur Ward

We all like to feel appreciated but how often do we take the time to say thank you and praise a colleague for a job well done? From a University perspective, recognition and appreciation are vital: they create a positive working environment, motivate people, make them feel valued, help them to see the purpose and importance of their work, and improve performance by reinforcing positive behaviours and embedding values.

We are offering this session to provide an opportunity for colleagues to share ideas and approaches for recognising and appreciating the contribution of others. Colleagues from departments who have launched their own recognition initiatives will be invited to share their experiences.

Open to all staff.

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Number of sessions: 1

• Reflect on why it is important to recognise the contribution of others.
• Hear from others who have launched local initiatives for informal recognition.
• Discuss and share approaches for developing a positive culture of recognition and appreciation.

Online via MS Teams

One hour