Maximum Lawyer How to Use 'Red, Yellow, Green' to Check in on Employee Well-being
Are you tired of the same old methods of communication in the workplace? Do you find it difficult to express your stress levels or workload to your boss? Look no further than the "red yellow green" system!
Jim and Tyson, hosts of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, discuss the benefits of this simple yet effective tool. By rating yourself on a scale of red (over capacity and stressed), yellow (pulled in several directions), or green (everything is good), you can communicate your current state to your team without feeling the need to filter or explain.
One of the real powers of the system is the pause between when the question is asked and when the employee answers. It allows for a revealing question and answer into what's going on in their life if they choose to share. This system helps reveal problems in the machine and helps leaders address issues quickly.
The hosts emphasize the importance of digging deeper if someone reports being in the red, and checking in on their well-being outside of work as well. They also suggest using the system in one-on-one meetings or team meetings, but not necessarily in daily huddles.
The "red yellow green" system promotes a positive work culture and addresses employee needs. It's a simple tool that allows for connection and helps introverts and high fact finders connect with others. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed or pulled in several directions, use the "red yellow green" system to communicate your needs effectively.
08:36 The ‘Red Yellow Green’ system, which is a simple tool for checking in employees' emotional well-being and workload capacity.
15:33 Digging into Red Jim explains that if an employee reports being in the red zone during a Red Yellow Green check-in, it's important to follow up with them separately to address their concerns.
16:22 ‘Red Yellow Green’ system in their office, which allows employees to share where they are at in an honest way without feeling the need to necessarily filter or explain.
22:31 The importance of checking in on whatever that thing is that is important, whether it be work, health, or family, on a regular basis to avoid getting skewed.
Jim’s Hack: The benefits of fasting, not for religious reasons but for body and focus reasons, as it is a great tool to use if you have a hard day coming up or need to be at your best.
Tyson Tip: The importance of checking in on a regular basis: work, exercise, fun, family.
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