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Talking Toolkit Construction
Talking Toolkit Construction
Talking Toolkit Construction
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Your skills are matched to the demands of your job.
Concerns about your work environment are listened to and addressed.
• What changes could be made to help you cope with the issues that you have talked about?
Think about what you and your site supervisor or manager could do differently.
• Do you have competing demands or requests which you find difficult to complete?
• What changes could be made to help you manage the issues that you have talked about?
Think about what you and your site supervisor or manager could do differently.
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CONVERSATION
THREE: SUPPORT } MANAGERS TEMPLATE
FOR CONVERSATION THREE
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You know what support is available and how to access it.
You know how to get the resources you need.
• Do you think that this site is a positive place to work? Do you feel valued?
Think about the overall working environment and the welfare facilities provided. Think also about the
support you get from your colleagues and site manager.
• Do you have the time and opportunity to discuss any underlying or emerging problems
and/or pressures?
• Do you know who to talk to and are you comfortable asking for support if you need it?
Think about where you would go for help if you were experiencing an issue and whether you would feel
comfortable doing so. Do you know how to access support if you need it?
• What measures could be put in place to improve the support you get and tackle the issues
that you have talked about?
Think about what you and your site supervisor or manager could do differently.
• Do you feel that all people on site are treated fairly and with respect?
Think about whether you have experienced or witnessed unacceptable behaviour. If you have, do you think
it was dealt with satisfactorily?
• Do you have good relationships with those with whom you work and your site supervisor
or manager?
• Is your opinion sought and can you have an honest and open conversation with the site
management, other contractors and/or the client?
Think about whether you can you raise issues and trust that they will be dealt with.
• What improvements could be put in place to improve working relationships and help you cope
with the issues that you have talked about?
Think about what you and your site supervisor or manager could do differently.
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CONVERSATION
FIVE: ROLE } MANAGERS TEMPLATE
FOR CONVERSATION FIVE
• You can ask for clarification or raise your concerns if you are
uncertain of your role.
• Do you feel that you are given opportunities to develop and use the skills you possess?
• What changes could be made to help you better understand your role and cope with the
issues that you have talked about?
Think about what you and your site supervisor or manager could do differently.
• Are you made aware of changes on your site, especially when they affect your job, before they
are carried out?
Can you provide input to the changes before they are made?
• Do you feel that you are given enough notice when you move to another site or project?
• What measures could be taken to help you cope with the changes that you have talked about?
Think about recent examples where things have changed and the impact of those changes.
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