cultivating teams through character strengths
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CERTIFICATE IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY FINAL PROJECT
CAMERON SALISBURY
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CREATIVITY CURIOSITY FORGIVENESS LOVE OF LEARNING PERSPECTIVE LOVE PERSEVERANCEA
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PURPOSE OF THE PROJECTGoal:• To introduce the idea of positive psychology and character strengths to
my team at work to help contribute to well being and team cohesionObjectives:1. To teach core concepts and the value of positive psychology and
character strengths2. To provide the opportunity for others to become involved in positive
psychology practice3. To cultivate team cohesion through shared experience and group
practice4. To identify character strengths5. To express gratitude6. To increase positivity
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METHODS TO IMPLEMENT• Observation and reflection of contributions to the team and gratitude
notes to each member of the team highlighting a character strength (Obj1, 2, 4, 5 & 6)
• Introductory meeting to positive psychology (Obj. 1, 2 & 3)• Exercises to understand our own and others strengths (Obj 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
& 6)• Complete the VIA Strengths Survey (Obj. 1, 2 & 4)• Meeting on how to use strengths and introduce 30 Day Challenge (Obj
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)• Daily Forum Posts/Emails to keep track of progress (Obj. 2, 3, 5 & 6)• Follow-up meeting to reflect, learn, grow and adapt (Obj. 2, 3, 5 & 6)
Supporting research: Benefit Finding – Tennen & Affleck; The How of Happiness –Lyubomirsky; Flow – Csikszentmihalyi; Priming – Bargh, Dijksterhis & Van Knippenberg; Strengths Use in the Workplace – Druker; Character Strengths – Peterson, Seligman & VIA Institute; Psychological Safety – Edmondson; Growth Mindset – Dweck; Habit Formation –Schwartz; Gratitude – Emmons & Shelton, Fredrickson; Mindfulness – Langer; Relationships –Diener & Seligman, Lyubomirsky; Choosing to be Nice – Tal Ben-Shahar; Positive Organizational Scholarship – Cameron, Dutton & Quinn
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ZestStrength Spotting Catalyst
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Step 1 – Express gratitude through strength spotting• Take time to reflect on
individual team member and think of recently used character strengths
• Write gratitude notes to the entire team. Notes include the VIA character strength definition of the strength & a personal touch of gratitude for their use of the strength and its positive effects
PROCESS
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Step 2 – Bring people together to cultivate dialogue• 1st Meeting: Introduction
meeting that introduces the idea of positive psychology and why happiness matters. Outlines the approach I am taking to create a conversation around well being and team cohesion
• Introduces the idea of character strengths
• Introduces the idea of 30 Day Challenge
PROCESS
Zest
Strength Use feeds
Workplace Well Being & Cohesion
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Step 3 – Provide opportunity for practice and growth• Participants fill out VIA
Strengths Survey to bring to 2nd meeting
• 2nd Meeting: Introduce the idea of strengths research and use.
• Conduct ‘When You Were at Your Best’ Exercise
• Review top Character Strengths and ways to use them
• Introduce details of 30 Day Challenge including ideas beyond practicing strengths
• Conduct 30 Day Challenge
PROCESS
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Step 4 – Reflect, learn, grow and adapt• 3rd Meeting: Work as a
team after 30 days to reflect on experiences
• Introduce new positive psychology ideas
• Introduce a new 30 Day Challenge based on feedback from group (adapt)
• Continue introduction of new ideas & 30 Day Challenges every 30 days if interest
• Approach Wellness group in organization to begin dialogue of expanding reach
PROCESS
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• Steps 1 & 2 already completed• Step 3 – Provide opportunity for practice and growth: will be held
in February 2015• Step 4 – Reflect, learn, grow and adapt: scheduled to begin in
March 2015• Meeting with Wellness Group anticipated in April 2015
THANK YOU!
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