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Drawing on the research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, the S.P.A.R.K method is a comprehensive framework to help foster human connectedness in the workplace.
5 June 2024
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Model authenticity and vulnerability by sharing personal sorties, challenges, and successes. Encourage team members to open up and share their person experiences, emotions, and stories. This helps to create a sense of vulnerability and trust, which fosters deeper connections.
Clearly communicate the organization's mission, values, and goals, and help employees understand how their work contributes to the bigger picture. This can create a sense of purpose and meaning, strengthening employee's connections to the organization and each other. Pair remote employees with mentors who can provide guidance, support, and a sense of connection to the team and the organization.
Encourage curiosity and engagement by asking open-ended questions - allowing for richer conversations and greater understanding of one another's perspectives. Schedule frequent check-ins between employees and their managers, as well as among team members, to maintain open communication.
Respond empathetically and thoughtfully to others' experiences, showing that you care and value their input. Recognize and celebrate employees' achievements, both big and small, and encourage a culture of learning and improvement by embracing failure as an opportunity for growth.
Maintain and nurture connections by staying in touch, supporting one another, and celebrating successes together. Encourage employees to work together on projects and initiatives, promoting collaboration, information-sharing, and mutual support. Make sure team habits and practices reinforce connections between team members and with the work.
By using the S.P.A.R.K. Method© self-assessment and focusing on building better connections, you may be able to improve your overall well-being and health. So, take the time to complete the self-assessment and make connection-building a priority in your life. Your brain and body will thank you for it.
Investing unspent L&D budgets at year-end can yield substantial benefits. Don't view it as cost-saving; strategic investment in people and leadership development can boost employee skills and organizational growth.
Creating space to share the latest evidence, experiences and insights is such a privilege. Last week, we hosted our latest client event addressing the challenges facing L&D teams right now together with a taster of our brand new human skills and capabilities work.
Drawing on the research in neuroscience, psychology, and organizational behavior, the S.P.A.R.K method is a comprehensive framework to help foster human connectedness in the workplace. Try our SPARK Diagnostic today.
