Support Stay Safe Part 2

Week 1 Let’s talk #strategy

Week 2 Let’s learn about #support and the benefit of role playing the meeting

Week 3 The all important art of #negotiation.

#Support Stay Safe Part 2 You’ve Had Enough

You’re ready to go to your boss. You’ve had enough.

This time, you’re cool calm and collected and thanks to reading through my ‘Prepare yourself’ tips, (- see the link at the end) you feel strong.

Stop for a moment and think about the best course of action to help you #staysafe and feeling #well.

I once went to my boss with a complaint that felt absolutely justified then found myself with egg on my face because I hadn’t really thought through the consequences. Very often we just want someone to be admonished or even punished because they’re definitely doing the wrong thing!

It’s just not fair.

That keen sense of injustice has driven me to make many a quick decision that hasn’t always ended in the result I expected.

On this occasion I was actually this person’s team lead and on reflection I should have had a quiet word with her but I ducked out of my responsibility because she was a bit scary.

As requested, my boss had a word but perhaps my name was mentioned and from then on, relations were very frosty. That certainly didn’t help us to work together. Had I taken the responsibility on myself to say something, it may have had the same outcome but I needed to ‘Step Up.’

What’s the Next BEST STEP?

1. Be really clear about what you want.

2. Seek Support: Don’t be afraid to reach out to trusted colleagues or mentors for guidance and support.

3. Clarify your goal and run your plan by them. What’s the outcome you really want?

4. Role play is a great tool to be sure you can answer the awkward questions

5. Record your conversation and listen to your voice.
Are you being apologetic or too pushy? Seek that professional middle ground.

6. Be prepared for your manager being uncomfortable. There may be some ‘kickback’. After all, you’ve put them on the spot.

7. Ask for another appointment to follow up with them. You may get fobbed off but show that you’re serious and keep following up if need be.

8. Debrief with your colleague but avoid the emotional whirlpool that can have you thinking over and over about the same thing.

Message me if you want to chat:-
* ‘How to Stay Safe at Work’
* How to disconnect from that whirlpool of thoughts that drag you down.’

++One space left for the upcoming #Leading with #Resilience workshop (series of 3) starting this Thursday the 19th of October. (ladies only this time).

Safety and well-being should always come first when addressing workplace issues and that means taking care of yourself!

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Addressing harassment is crucial for a safe and respectful workplace. Your courage can make a difference.

Stay Safe at Work Strategy – Be prepared for that meeting with your boss.

#resilienceatwork #workingwithresilience #selfcare #wellbeing #safework
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