The harmonious workplace: keeping strategy and reality in tune
A free webinar that offers practical ways to help managers effect change in any organisation to create a work culture that actively promotes mental health and wellbeing
‘Cognitive dissonance’ is a way of describing the tension we feel when beliefs and behaviour aren’t in tune, and the impact this can have on our mental health and wellbeing is significant.
A gap between espoused values and lived experience in the workplace can leave employees feeling isolated, helpless – and more vulnerable to mental health difficulties. It can also be a source of unease and strain for managers and leaders, raising questions about why a carefully-developed strategy isn’t landing as expected.
The good news? There’s evidence to suggest that taking action to effect change collaboratively and on behalf of others can have a positive impact on our emotional and psychological wellbeing – and on the dynamics of our organisation too.
In this webinar, originally presented by Lydia Hartland-Rowe and Angel Bagum on 4 October 2021, we explored what your organisation can do to address or prevent this mismatch between aspirations and lived experience and, in-so-doing, create a work culture that actively promotes mental health and wellbeing for all.
How will this webinar help me?
Drawing on extensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through their work supporting small and large organisations, our presenters offer practical ideas and advice, while also introducing some fresh ways to think about your workplace and relationships more broadly.
By watching this webinar recording you will:
- understand the meaning of ‘cognitive dissonance’ in the context of the workplace, and recognise the associated mental health risks
- start to see your organisation as a ‘system’, where the behaviour of colleagues can be understood in the context of what’s going on elsewhere
- have a range of ideas for small, practical actions that can make a big difference to mental health and wellbeing in your organisation
Whatever your role, seniority or sector, we’re confident that you’ll come away feeling better equipped to contribute to the creation of a harmonious workplace.
Who is this webinar for?
We welcome anyone to watch this webinar recording who has a keen interest in the subject area and in particular, if you are interested in:
- exploring mental health in the workplace, whether for the purposes of supporting their own wellbeing or in order to support others
- how attitudes towards leadership and followership can support better emotional and psychological wellbeing in a workplace context.
- developing a healthier, more resilient workplace
- the impact of trauma in the workplace, and in developing a trauma-informed workplace
You may have management responsibilities, a role in human resources or organisational development, or a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing – or you may just be interested in learning more about these topics.
Webinar leads
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Lydia Hartland-Rowe
Senior Organisational Consultant (Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist)
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Angela Bagum
Mental health nurse, Art Psychotherapist and Jungian Analyst in training.
Interested in learning more about workplace wellbeing?
Developed in the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, under the expert guidance of our organisational consultants, the Working towards wellbeing (DAA500) bundle will build the knowledge and skills needed to create a more informed, resilient and compassionate culture in your workplace.
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To access the recording, please use this form. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be taken to the recording of the webinar, and receive a copy via email within 24 hours.
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