Developing a Wellness Team

Balancing form & function for results and sustainabilityWashington Wellness Coordinator Training

June 8, 2007

Formal Appointment

Agency Leadership Part of strategic

functioning Recruiting

Written in job description

Clear expectations Fundamental priority

of agency

Promoted throughout agency

Demonstrates agency priorityCredibility and acknowledgement of team

members

Strong leadership

Key ingredientClearly established

Include variety of people

Different work areasDifferent levels of job classificationDifferent health status

Meet regularly

Minimum – monthly Regular face-to-face

meetings

Formal agenda

Focus and clarify team’s collective consciousness

Involve all team members in execution

Develop in advance for member review

Keep minutes

Brief record of decisions and actionsCirculate soon after meetingNew member orientationRecord’s team progress

Communicate frequently

Educate and inform employees

Promote agency-wide priorities

Agency wellness philosophy

Communication plan

Participate in worksite health and productivity training Conferences Internet Wellness publications Virtual wellness

coordinator community

Reference

Presentation taken from

Absolute AdvantageFeb 2007Wellness Councils of Americawww.welcoa.org