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Self-Paced / Optional

Workplace Friction Plan

Map a recurring workplace difficulty and consider safe options.

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Self-Paced / Optional
Workplace Friction Plan
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Overview

Print for offline use during therapy or self-practice

Printable PDF and PNG formats are also available in your dashboard

When to Use

  • When a work situation keeps recurring and you want to map it.
  • When you want to consider a small request or a change on your side.
  • When you want to think about support for a continuing concern.

How to Use

  1. 1
    Describe what happens, who is involved, where and how often using the facts you know.
  2. 2
    Consider a specific request and an action you might choose on your side, only if safe and relevant.
  3. 3
    If you choose, consider a trusted colleague, manager, representative or another source of support and note examples.
  4. 4
    Write the smallest next step, including preparation if preferred, and a date to check back.

A recurring difficulty at work can involve other people and circumstances outside your control. This optional page helps you consider choices without assuming responsibility for someone else’s actions.

Describe what happens and where, then consider a specific request, a change you might make or someone you might involve if you choose. Note the smallest next step and a date to check back; seeking advice can be appropriate for serious concerns.

Optional and private. This is a thinking tool, not legal, HR or professional advice. For harassment, discrimination, threats or safety concerns, consider keeping dated notes when safe and seeking advice from a union, employee representative, legal adviser or local authority. In immediate danger, contact local emergency services.