Thriving Under Pressure: Staff Wellbeing, Burnout Prevention and Team Resilience Training Course

Introduction

In today's fast-paced and often demanding work environments, particularly within sectors facing complex challenges such as humanitarian aid, social impact, or intense corporate competition, the well-being of staff is no longer a peripheral concern but a strategic imperative. High workloads, prolonged stress, and exposure to challenging situations can lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and high turnover rates. Organizations that proactively invest in staff wellbeing and build team resilience not only fulfill their duty of care but also cultivate a more engaged, innovative, and sustainable workforce.

This intensive training course is meticulously designed to equip leaders, managers, and HR professionals with a comprehensive and practical understanding of staff wellbeing, burnout prevention, and strategies for building resilient teams. From exploring the science of stress and resilience to mastering communication techniques, fostering psychological safety, implementing practical self-care strategies, and developing supportive organizational policies, you will gain the expertise to cultivate a healthier and more productive workplace. This empowers you to reduce the risk of burnout, enhance team cohesion, boost morale, and strategically contribute to the long-term effectiveness and success of your organization.

Target Audience

  • Human Resources Directors and Managers.
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors.
  • Project Managers and Coordinators.
  • Executive Directors and Senior Management.
  • Staff Care and Well-being Professionals.
  • Organizational Development (OD) Specialists.
  • Anyone responsible for managing teams or supporting employee well-being.
  • Individuals seeking to enhance their personal resilience and prevent burnout.

Duration: 10 days

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of staff wellbeing, stress, and burnout.
  • Grasp the psychological and physiological mechanisms of resilience.
  • Analyze common stressors in the workplace and their impact on individuals and teams.
  • Comprehend effective strategies for identifying and addressing signs of burnout.
  • Evaluate different approaches to fostering a culture of psychological safety and support.
  • Develop practical skills in stress management, mindfulness, and personal resilience building.
  • Navigate the complexities of creating and implementing organizational well-being policies.
  • Formulate robust strategies for building and maintaining resilient teams in demanding work environments.

Course Content

  1. Understanding Staff Wellbeing and Its Importance
  • Definition of holistic staff wellbeing (physical, mental, emotional, social).
  • The link between employee wellbeing and organizational performance, productivity, and retention.
  • The duty of care and ethical considerations for employer responsibility.
  • Current trends and statistics on workplace stress and mental health.
  • Creating a culture where wellbeing is prioritized.
  1. The Science of Stress and Burnout
  • Differentiating between stress, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout.
  • Physiological and psychological impact of chronic stress.
  • Common causes and warning signs of burnout in individuals and teams.
  • Individual and organizational factors contributing to burnout.
  • The cost of burnout to individuals and organizations.
  1. Foundations of Resilience
  • Definition of psychological resilience and its core components.
  • Neuroplasticity and the ability to build resilience.
  • The role of mindset and cognitive reframing in coping with adversity.
  • Understanding personal resilience factors and vulnerabilities.
  • Practical exercises to assess and begin building personal resilience.
  1. Individual Strategies for Burnout Prevention and Self-Care
  • Developing personalized self-care plans.
  • Mindfulness and meditation techniques for stress reduction.
  • Time management and boundary setting for work-life integration.
  • Importance of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.
  • Building a strong personal support network.
  1. Leading for Wellbeing: Managerial Responsibilities
  • Recognizing signs of distress and burnout in team members.
  • Initiating supportive conversations and active listening skills.
  • Creating a supportive and empathetic team environment.
  • Delegating effectively and managing workload distribution.
  • Providing constructive feedback with care and concern.
  1. Building Team Resilience and Psychological Safety
  • Fostering trust and open communication within teams.
  • Encouraging a culture of mutual support and peer care.
  • Facilitating honest conversations about challenges and stress.
  • Promoting psychological safety where individuals feel safe to speak up and take risks.
  • Team-building activities focused on connection and shared purpose.
  1. Organizational Policies and Support Systems
  • Developing comprehensive staff wellbeing policies.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and their effective utilization.
  • Flexible work arrangements and their impact on wellbeing.
  • Access to mental health services and counseling.
  • Leadership commitment and role modeling of wellbeing practices.
  1. Communication and Conflict Resolution for Healthy Teams
  • Effective communication strategies to reduce stress and misunderstanding.
  • Managing conflict constructively and promoting resolution.
  • Providing and receiving feedback in a psychologically safe manner.
  • Dealing with difficult conversations and emotional responses.
  • Building a culture of clear expectations and transparent communication.
  1. Monitoring Wellbeing and Preventing Crises
  • Implementing regular wellbeing check-ins and surveys.
  • Identifying early warning signs of team-wide stress or burnout.
  • Data privacy and ethical considerations in wellbeing monitoring.
  • Developing crisis response plans for severe psychological distress.
  • Post-incident support and debriefing.
  1. Sustaining Wellbeing and Future Trends
  • Integrating wellbeing into overall HR strategy and organizational culture.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation in wellbeing practices.
  • The impact of remote and hybrid work on staff wellbeing.
  • Leveraging technology for wellbeing support (e.g., apps, platforms).
  • The evolving role of leadership in fostering a thriving workplace.

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

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