Wellbeing skills for line managers: Sign up for our free four-part Lawscot Wellbeing series

Olivia Moore, the Law Society’s Careers & Wellbeing Manager, shares our new Lawscot Wellbeing training series, which targets managers with essential skills in supporting teams and developing yourself.

We hear a lot about wellbeing and it being central to a manager’s role. However, being a good manager through supporting people’s wellbeing is complex - it’s not about doing just one thing. In reality, it’s about having a suite of strong people skills and particularly, developing your emotional intelligence.

By working with SuperWellness to deliver a free 4-part training series for managers, we will cover the foundational principles of good practice, and explore a variety of specific topics for you to develop your skills and explore particular areas of interest for you.

You can attend all the sessions in the series to maximise your engagement, or you can pick and choose which sessions you would like to come to. The sessions are designed to function well as both a series and standalone CPD events.

You don’t have to be a manager to attend, as these are universal skills. However, we would particularly encourage line managers to come along, as the actions and approach of line managers is frequently cited as one of the key drivers of impacting wellbeing in both a positive and negative way at work (both in our own research and from other sources).

All events will be delivered for free online, hosted on our Zoom platform. You can explore and sign up to all the events below.

Coming up in the series…

Introduction to wellbeing-centered line management 
Tuesday 1 April 12-1pm
Technically called ‘introduction to great line management’ (in recognition of the fact that line management must fundamentally be wellbeing-centered), this session is designed to equip you with essential insights into workplace wellbeing and the value it brings to your team.

Building psychological safety
Thursday 1 May 12-1pm
Empower your line-managers and leaders to create a culture of psychological safety that fosters trust, innovation, and high-performing teams.

Mastering self-belief: Tackling imposter syndrome
Tuesday 3 June 12-1pm
Discover the hidden barriers to success and personal fulfilment with our insightful exploration of imposter syndrome. While people can experience imposter syndrome at any phase of your career, it can be particularly prevalent for those in a position of seniority in a team.

The 4 pillars of a positive mindset
Thursday 3 July 12-1pm
Hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism – the 4 fundamental building blocks of 'Psychological Capital.' Come along to learn practical strategies to harness these four pillars for personal growth and success, for both you and your team as a manager.

If you have any questions about any of the sessions, please get in touch at wellbeing@lawscot.org.uk.