In this episode of The Work of Wellbeing podcast, Amy Green discusses the importance of transforming schools into thriving workplaces by embracing discomfort, fostering innovation, and creating a culture of resilience and adaptability.

She emphasises the need for psychological safety and a growth mindset among educators and school leaders to drive change and improve staff wellbeing. The conversation highlights the significance of taking risks, being flexible, and viewing challenges as opportunities for growth in the educational environment.

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In this episode of The Work of Wellbeing podcast, host Amy Green discusses the often-overlooked aspects of wellbeing in the workplace, emphasising the importance of informal data and emotional language.

She highlights how conversations and relationships can provide valuable insights into staff wellbeing, urging listeners to slow down and engage in meaningful discussions rather than relying solely on quantitative data. The episode encourages a culture of curiosity and psychological safety to foster better communication and understanding of emotional health.

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In this episode of The Work of Wellbeing podcast, Amy explores how schools can foster staff wellbeing by enhancing autonomy. She shares examples like flexible work schedules, reorganised non-contact time, and allowing educators to design their ideal timetables.

The discussion also covers modern communication strategies and rethinking school events to reduce stress and improve efficiency. Amy encourages positive change in education by exploring ways to increase autonomy in the school environment.

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In this episode of The Work of Wellbeing Podcast, host Amy Green discusses the critical balance between autonomy and accountability in the workplace, particularly in the education sector.

She explores self-determination theory, emphasising the importance of autonomy as a fundamental human need while also highlighting the necessity of accountability to ensure effective execution of autonomy. The conversation delves into practical examples, the significance of clear expectations, and the need for open communication to foster a thriving work environment.

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In this episode, Amy explains the importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in schools to boost efficiency, consistency, and clarity. She emphasises that schools, like businesses, need clear processes for areas such as planning, email response, behaviour management, and parent communication. Amy compares SOPs to a playbook in a well-rehearsed orchestra, ensuring all staff know their roles and actions. She encourages listeners to implement SOPs to create a thriving and organised school environment.

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In this episode, Amy discusses the benefits of being unavailable in schools and workplaces. She explains how constant availability and interruptions harm productivity and wellbeing.

Amy suggests setting boundaries, scheduling deep work times, and minimising distractions from technology. She highlights the importance of communicating these boundaries and leading by example to create a culture that values focus and effective work.

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In this episode, Amy highlights the importance of discussing problems, not just focusing on the positives. She stresses addressing the root causes of issues to create real change and the need for clear, specific communication when identifying problems.

Amy also talks about fostering psychological safety and open dialogue, where people feel safe to share their challenges. She concludes by advocating for a balanced approach that recognises both the positives and the problems.

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In this episode, Amy discusses the tendency for schools to have an overwhelming number of ideas and initiatives without clear implementation plans. She compares it to going into a candy store and wanting to sample everything, resulting in a mishmash of ideas that lack meaning.

Amy emphasises the importance of doing less but doing it better, and highlights the need to consider implementation when making decisions. She suggests that schools should take a step back, identify a few key areas to focus on, and carefully plan how to implement them. Clear implementation is crucial for the success of any initiative.

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