Lesson 15 Discussion with students 1st students discussion As a manager to combat politics and keep patient care the focus of the business you must have employees stay focused on business goals,...

As a manager to combat politics and keep patient care the focus of the business you must have employees stay focused on business goals, suggest topics that you and your coworkers can agree on. Being able to come to an agreeable discussion topic helps eliminate negativity and it increases the opportunity for a calm and thoughtful discussion. Operating within HR guidelines to address behaviors that fall under harassment, dress code (Such as wearing political pins or clothing). Educate employees on effects of engaging in political conversations at work. Engaging in conversations like this in the work place can sour relationships between coworkers and make it difficult for employees to work together. Help employees to understand that people have different point of views when it comes to politics and never try to sway a persons opinion. Lead and advise employees to use discretion when discussing a political topics and to be mindful of HR guidelines and consequences when discussing political topics. The organization can also hire a outside mediator if the tension is escalating to the point where its affecting employees ability to do their jobs. Mediation can help employees resolve disputes and gain greater understanding of one another.

Reference

How to Effectively Manage Political Conversations in Your Workplace

https://climb.pcc.edu/blog/how-to-effectively-manage-political-conversations-in-your-workplace

2nd students discussion

Getting employees to focus on patients' care and needs can be a daunting task, especially when political atmosphere is so charged or toxic. But as a manager, one thing I will do to keep the employees focused on caring for the patient is to keep redirecting them to the goal and mission of the health organization. Although organizations and those at the top echelon of command may have their own political biases and deep convictions, but at least they do no make those biases overt in the mission statements and goals of the organizations. Therefore, one good way of handling politically charged discussion is to always draw the attention of the employees to the mission statements which are oftentimes apolitically patient-centered. If I notice that employees under me are beginning to discuss political topics to the point that it is negatively affecting their job productivity, I will have to begin talking to them individually in non-threatening way, and remind them that such political topics do not promote team spirit at work.