CMI 702 LO 1.4 Master Presentation PDF

Level 7 Learning Outcome 1: Understand the principles for leading and developing people Learning Outcome 1.4 Part 1 Explore strategies to promote engagement, mental health and wellbeing as an enabler of performance Part 1 Promoting engagement Why is engagement so important? Promoting...

Level 7 Learning Outcome 1: Understand the principles for leading and developing people Learning Outcome 1.4 Part 1 Explore strategies to promote engagement, mental health and wellbeing as an enabler of performance Part 1 Promoting engagement Why is engagement so important? Promoting engagement within an organisation is essential for driving performance, boosting morale and retaining talent. Employee engagement refers to the emotional commitment that employees have towards their work and the organisation. When employees are engaged, they are more motivated, productive and aligned with the organisation’s goals. This section will explore various strategies that help promote engagement, ensuring employees feel valued and connected to their work. Understanding Employee Engagement is the foundation of this section. It explores the definition of engagement and highlights why it is so crucial to organisational success. Engaged employees contribute more actively to the business, resulting in higher productivity, improved customer satisfaction and greater innovation. Why is engagement so important? Healthy Work Systems examines how designing work processes can promote engagement. Balanced workloads, supportive management and clear expectations all contribute to a healthy system where employees can thrive. Ensuring these systems are in place helps maintain motivation and prevents burnout. Building Confidence, Rapport and Trust is another key element in promoting engagement. When employees trust their leaders and feel confident in their roles, they are more likely to stay committed. This section will provide strategies for building strong, trusting relationships within teams. Why is engagement so important? Ensuring Fair and Decent Work is important for encouraging engagement. Employees need to feel they are treated fairly and given meaningful work that reflects their skills and contributions. This section covers strategies for ensuring equity and respect in the workplace. Finally, Encouraging Honest Conversations and Review of Organisational Structures both focus on maintaining open communication and regularly assessing whether current structures are supporting or hindering engagement. Honest conversations build trust and encourage transparency, while regular reviews ensure that organisational structures are effective in promoting an engaged workforce. Together, these strategies create a culture where engagement can flourish. Understanding Employee Engagement Employee engagement reflects the emotional commitment employees have towards their work and organisation. It is key to improving productivity, performance, and retention. Engagement can be divided into rational engagement, where employees understand their role and how it aligns with organisational goals, and emotional engagement, which is their personal connection to work and colleagues. Both types are essential for a committed and motivated workforce. Organisations that enhance both rational and emotional engagement tend to see higher productivity, teamwork, and loyalty. Clear communication, recognition, and growth opportunities contribute to an engaged workforce that drives long-term success. >>> Checklist - Understanding Employee Engagement > Article - Employee Engagement - A Review of Current Thinking > Checklist - Development for passive people > MD Article - Creating Rapport to Influence > Report - Good Work - The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices > Article - 10 Tips for Having a Difficult Conversation > Thinkers - 010 Charles Handy: understanding the changing organisation > Article - Mental Health: The Last Great Taboo > Article - Suffering in Silence > Article - Developing a Resilient Mindset > Article - Crisis, what crisis? > Website - MHFA England > Checklist - Building resilience > What is Health and Wellbeing? > Checklist - Work Life Balance > CMI Research - Bouncing Back - Leadership Lessons in Resilience > Checklist - Staff welfare and wellbeing > Checklist - Developing Strategy > Article - Positive Action > Model - Deming’s Wheel