Maintaining team routines

Routines have proven psychological benefits: helping to improve the clarity of thought, reducing anxiety and improving productivity. In times of high stress and high uncertainty, such as the coronavirus pandemic, establishing a degree of stability can be an effective way for managers to protect wellbeing in their teams.

This guide was written for NHS leaders to help them maintain a routine for their teams, but line managers from other organisations might also find it useful.

It is broken up into multiple short sections, including:

• how to create and stick to a team routine,
• developing your own personal routine,
• how your planned routine might be affected by home working, and
• links to further information and support.

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