Navigating Employee Groups Discussion And Deliverable
As a health care manager in training, you have been learning about the application of motivational strategies and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices essential for promoting a positive organizational culture. You will practice your skills by reviewing a scenario, brainstorming as part of a task force, and compiling a recommendation.
The health care industry, like other industries, is a very competitive environment. As organizational behavior in health care companies evolves, it will be even more important to consider the future use of learning about and applying concepts of organizational behavior and the need for continuing education.
After a productive year with a medical waste management company, Justin has now been tasked with implementing a company-wide policy change to require continuing education. Each employee will now be required to complete 2 hours of continuing education each year. Justin’s supervisor has asked him to create an implementation plan of this company-wide change. Justin is pulling together a cross-departmental team to brainstorm the best way to communicate and implement this change with the smoothest transition; you are part of this small task force.
Each small group will actively participate in this discussion throughout the week as you brainstorm ideas for communication, employee buy-in, and possible roadblocks.
Consider the following topics in your brainstorm:
Reasoning and possible impact of the policy change
Possible barriers and solutions to address them
How to gain employee buy-in
Job performance
Job satisfaction
Motivational techniques
The best way to communicate the change throughout the company
The best way to track it/keep employees accountable to the change
The reasoning behind the policy change is to ensure that all employees are up-to-date on the latest safety and compliance regulations. This is important in the healthcare industry, where there is a high risk of exposure to hazardous materials. The policy change could also have a positive impact on job performance, as employees who are more knowledgeable about safety and compliance are less likely to make mistakes.
Possible barriers and solutions to address them
One potential barrier to implementing the policy change is that employees may not see the need for it. They may feel that they are already familiar with the safety and compliance regulations, or they may not have the time to take on additional training. To address this barrier, it is important to communicate the benefits of continuing education to employees. This could be done through email, intranet articles, or face-to-face meetings. It is also important to make the continuing education process as convenient as possible. For example, the company could offer online courses or allow employees to take the courses during work hours.
How to gain employee buy-in
Another potential barrier is that employees may not be willing to participate in continuing education if they do not feel like they are being rewarded for it. To address this barrier, the company could offer incentives for employees who complete continuing education, such as pay raises or bonuses. The company could also create a culture of continuous learning, where employees are encouraged to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
Job performance
Continuing education can have a positive impact on job performance in a number of ways. First, it can help employees to stay up-to-date on the latest safety and compliance regulations. This can help to prevent accidents and injuries. Second, continuing education can help employees to develop new skills and knowledge. This can make them more productive and efficient in their work. Third, continuing education can help to improve employees' morale and motivation. This can lead to a more positive work environment and improved job performance.
Job satisfaction
Continuing education can also have a positive impact on job satisfaction. Employees who feel like they are learning and growing in their careers are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs. This is because continuing education can help employees to feel more confident in their abilities and to make a more meaningful contribution to their company.
Motivational techniques
There are a number of motivational techniques that can be used to encourage employees to participate in continuing education. These include:
- Providing incentives, such as pay raises or bonuses.
- Creating a culture of continuous learning, where employees are encouraged to take on new challenges and learn new skills.
- Making the continuing education process as convenient as possible.
- Communicating the benefits of continuing education to employees.
- Recognizing and rewarding employees for completing continuing education.