Positive psychology at work - the science and art of thriving

<p> This session will explore how we can apply the science and thinking from the fields of positive psychology and behaviour science to make work happier, healthier and more productive. Participants will learn actions they can take to influence their own flourishing, energy and performance at...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baker, R
Format: Conference item
Language:English
Published: Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford 2022
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Summary:<p> This session will explore how we can apply the science and thinking from the fields of positive psychology and behaviour science to make work happier, healthier and more productive. Participants will learn actions they can take to influence their own flourishing, energy and performance at work and how to support and encourage the wellbeing of others. The session will be informative, practical and fast-paced (and fun). The focus will be on sharing ideas in a clear way that participants can then share, explain and utilise with their colleagues in the practical challenges they are facing.</p> <p> Session content:</p> <ul><li>Introduction to the science of positive psychology – and the strong research and empirical base behind this</li> <li>An introduction to Me, We & US thinking</li> <li>How we can tap into our individual and collective strengths at work</li> <li>Why we need to be aware of the shadow sides of our strengths and how they might be holding us back</li> <li>An introduction to the PERMA model and how we can use this to explore what wellbeing means for us</li></ul>