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Developing a Wellness Team. Balancing form & function for results and sustainability Washington Wellness Coordinator Training June 8, 2007. Formal Appointment. Agency Leadership Part of strategic functioning Recruiting . Clear expectations Fundamental priority of agency.
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Developing a Wellness Team Balancing form & function for results and sustainability Washington Wellness Coordinator Training June 8, 2007
Formal Appointment • Agency Leadership • Part of strategic functioning • Recruiting
Clear expectations Fundamental priority of agency Written in job description
Promoted throughout agency • Demonstrates agency priority • Credibility and acknowledgement of team members
Strong leadership • Key ingredient • Clearly established
Include variety of people • Different work areas • Different levels of job classification • Different health status
Minimum – monthly Regular face-to-face meetings Meet regularly
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 actions • Circulate soon after meeting • New member orientation • Record’s team progress
Communicate frequently • Educate and inform employees • Promote agency-wide priorities • Agency wellness philosophy • Communication plan
Conferences Internet Wellness publications Virtual wellness coordinator community Participate in worksite health and productivity training
Reference Presentation taken from Absolute Advantage Feb 2007 Wellness Councils of America www.welcoa.org