Learn how to:

Recognise stress

·         In yourself

·         In others (particularly in members of your own work group an team)

·         In managerial, supervisory, and  professional positions

      ·   Understanding how organisational and environmental change may induce stress

      ·   Develop strategies to handle and overcome stress

      ·   Examine and analyse various approaches towards management and supervision

      ·   Understand the concept of “role” stress in organisations

      ·   Understand the concept of “burnout” at work     

Key objectives:

·         Increased productivity through better stress management

·         To enable staff to be able to work effectively with each other

·         To reduce stress-related illness and accidents

·         To enhance self-confidence

·         To improve capacity to cope with workplace and personal stress

·         To reduce absenteeism and staff turnover due to stress-related problems

By the end of the workshop, the participants will be able to:

·         Understand what negative and positive stress are and their physical and psychological manifestations

·         Apply strategies to overcome personal and workplace stress

·         Demonstrate a willingness to promote the benefits of relaxation

·         Recognise that stress and change can produce positive motivation for personal growth and development

·         Have confidence to deal with increased pressure and challenge in the workplace