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Yesterday we had a great Insight Session with Steve from Harmeston, looking at how we can use the MBC in a comprehensive framework to project manage with third parties.

We know that often speaking to third parties about working in an MBC fashion can feel quite daunting - and we think this example from Harmeston is a great way to go about it.

You can view the recording here and if you want to see the slides, you can do so here.

Let us know your thoughts below, and if you have any ideas or examples of how you have built the MBC into the processes you use with third parties, we would love to hear them!

Today, (6.2.25) is Time To Talk Day, and we want to encourage more conversations about our mental health.

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It's not always easy to get conversations like that going, for lots of reasons. People might feel they don't want to burden people with their problems, or that they might be judged if they reveal something, but as caring, understanding professionals we know that simply listening and offering empathy to someone can make an enormous difference, and far from judging, we often simply want to help.

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* What ideas do you have as to how to start conversations about mental health?

* If you were concerned for a colleague, what processes do you have in place to address that?

* Do you have an examples of best practice from your workplace, or previous workplaces?

* How can you encourage people, without pressuring them, to take part?

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We will also be offering a session that focuses on how to encourage high performers to ask for help - this is on the 5th of March - email info@mindfulbusinesscharter.com if it isn't already in your diary!

Along with the trustees we are currently working on our strategy for the next three years, to run from mid 2025. If you've any burning ideas for areas of focus or development then please do let us know. Our plan is to present the strategy to members at the members conference on 12 June

Navigating the complexities of building trust and managing expectations with clients and external partners can often be challenging.

Can you share any experiences where being a Mindful Business Charter (MBC) signatory has positively influenced these conversations or enhanced understanding in your interactions?

Have you encountered any unexpected responses from clients (good or bad!) that stand out to you?

So far, we have taken our Best Practice Guidelines, (both Legal and All-Sector versions) on a tour of the UK, visiting, London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow, with Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast and Dublin already planned.

We would love to hear from you!

Have you attended any of these sessions, and if so, what were your thoughts?

Do you have any suggestions as to where else you would like us to visit, and can you help host/spread the word amongst your colleagues and networks to attend?