Learning Intervention Theme :

STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKLIFE BALANCE

Target Population :
Senior Staff and Managers who would benefit from the Workshop.
Objectives
At the end of the Learning Intervention, Participants will be able to effectively apply
techniques, tools, skills and mindsets to :

manage the emotional, biochemical and physiological components of stress

understand and be kick-started to enhance own work & life balance situation so
that personal and corporate goals are sustainably met, given the choices made
prepare and action a plan to continue practicing the learnt skills and techniques
to better manage stress and worklife balance

This learning intervention should be as hands-on as possible when teaching

techniques so that Participants should be able to continue practicing and then
internalize post Workshop. It would be an advantage if the resource/s have
medical, psychology or holistic health training and experience.
Guidelines to assist achievement of the Learning Intervention Objectives are provided
below (referenced to the relevant key competencies of the Shell Leadership Framework) :
Key Competencies
Displays Personal
Effectiveness

General Description
Acts with integrity to a
clearly expressed set of
values. Displays self
confidence appropriate to
different situations. Has
drive, resilience,
genuineness, openness and
self-awareness. Leverages
interpersonal sensitivity to
influence others.
Successfully manages
uncertainty and
'boundarylessness'. Makes
decisions with incomplete or
conflicting data. Understands
implications beyond the
immediate yet retains focus
and bias for action. Builds
effective networks and
alliances.

Guideline Behaviors / Actions /

Skills (note : not exhaustive )
Constantly reviews current
reality against work and
life goals / aspirations
Clear about own choices
and trade-offs in terms of
stress and worklife
balance given the choices
made in these areas
Manages time and stress
on the job consistent with
the chosen work and life
goals / aspirations
Learn, practice and over
time, internalize specific
tools and techniques to
manage stress at 3 levels
( emotional, physiological
and biochemical )

Delivers Results

Establishes and
communicates high
expectations and sense of
urgency. Drives for delivery
using effective measures of
progress and management of
resources and takes decisive
action to stay on track

Accepts, and constantly

strives to deliver
sustainable results
productively in a fast
moving, rapid changing
and potentially stressful
work environment without
damaging health and
social relationships.

Values Differences

Seeks and utilises diverse

inputs and people to achieve
desired results. Encourages
different perspectives and
actively seeks challenge to
own opinion. Welcomes
creative tension arising from
working people who have
different approaches. Draws
the best out of each
individual through
demonstrating respect for
their contribution, enabling
them to fulfill their potential
Accepts personal
accountability to drive
continuous improvement
through effective
influencing, appropriate
challenge, overcoming
resistance and resolving
conflicts. Effectively creates
tension with current situation
to move the organisation
forward. Creates a culture
that strongly supports,
encourages and challenges
others to take risks, to look
for opportunities for
improvement and to
champion innovative ideas.

Works effectively with,

and manages conflicts (if
any) well with Others
(Boss, Peers, Subordinates
and Customers) so that
working relationships is
not a damaging stressor

Clear about goals in work

and family life, taking
tough choices to manage
the balance and trade-offs
Seeks out, sells the ideas
and implement creative
solutions that deliver
results and satisfaction in
both work & personal life

Demonstrates
Courage