Humour in the workplace
Humour is vital to a successful and healthy organisation but few of us recognise its value or power. In today’s tough economic climate, humour can help us face the daily challenges of work life and reduce our stress. Humour at work creates bonds, breaks down barriers and fosters good relationships with colleagues and clients.
What will participants learn?
- What is so funny? What makes us laugh and why
- Why laughter and fun is good for us; the physiology of laughing
- Boredom at work and how humour can be the antidote
- How to use humour to diffuse anger
- The benefits of humour in the workplace
- The dangers: when humour backfires
- How to introduce humour and fun into your workplace.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for all leaders and managers and for those in non-managerial roles.
Our trainer
Sandi Mann is a business psychologist and expert in stress and emotions. She is author of a range of popular work-related psychology books and is a regular contributor to a variety of media outlets on workplace psychology issues. She has written various published articles on humour and boredom at work including ‘Beating boredom at work’, and ‘Making fun at work’, The Professional Manager.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
