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How to enjoy work (even as a cynic)

Mark and Jim (otherwise known as the miserable duo) will be sharing their (mostly) cynical take on workplace motivation – because let’s be honest, not everyone wakes up thrilled to log on. This interactive session takes a refreshingly realistic look at employee motivation and dissatisfaction in the workplace. 

Part of our 24-hour charity webathon - 24 incredible webinars for one great cause!
This session is free for NHS staff. But if you're able to, we’re raising money for four incredible health and care charities, so please donate below.

Date Thursday, 01 May 2025 15:00 PM - 16:00 PM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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What you'll learn

During this session, you’ll discover: 

  • Whether innovative techniques, such as nudges and generative images, can reshape workplace dynamics to enhance both employee wellbeing and performance management strategies. 
  • The role of constructive dialogue and whether it can ignite motivation and collaboration – fostering a positive atmosphere even among the most disengaged employees. 
  • Performance management strategies, including whether recognition and celebration events actually uplift spirits and encourage participation (or do the reverse).

Who is this webinar for?

Whether you're a leader trying to motivate your team or an employee sceptical of every new initiative, you’ll find practical insights, a dose of humour, and maybe even a reason to enjoy work - even as a cynic. 

Lead facilitators

Mark Leyshon

An experienced commercial practitioner, Mark initially started his career in the Automotive industry within Supply Chain Management, and was actively involved in his organisations world class continuous improvement programme. He then moved on to a variety of senior, and executive commercial posts in the rail, energy and travel industries, where his experience includes acquisitions and a management buy out. At the turn of the Millennium Mark started his own Consultancy Company providing PFI support before broadening into a wide variety of improvement and change management assignments.

Jim Lusby

Jim has worked in and around the NHS for more than 30 years. His Board-level experience has been drawn from roles in several large Trusts, a Strategic Health Authority and in the NHS Trust Development Authority.  He also spent four years as a Senior Civil Servant, in national positions in the Department of Health and later as head of the health team in the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit. Jim's experience makes him well-placed to advise on all aspects of organisational and system strategy and delivery.  Building relationships and shared priorities in complex operational and political environments has been a particular theme throughout much of his career.

Help us raise money for four amazing charities

This session is part of our special charity webathon, offering 24 hours of free learning for NHS staff as a thank you for everything you do.

If you’re able to, we kindly ask for a small voluntary donation. All the funds will go directly to four incredible charities supporting people through life’s toughest moments.

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