• Prepare a policy describing how centre managers can maintain team communications, cohesion, cooperation and performance.  This policy will be circulated to all centre managers to help them manage the flexible working arrangements of their staff and maintain high standards of service and performance.  Use the template below and include the following in your policy. 
• Purpose of the policy
• A description of the flexible working arrangements
• A communications strategy to help centre managers maintain team communications, cohesion, cooperation and performance.  Include examples of how you can do this in a face to face situation and how this can be done using technology.  Describe how this will be done and how often.  Provide one example of how you would accommodate staff who cannot attend meetings through the use of technology.
• A description of the enabling technology that centre managers can use to maintain communications with staff and help in managing staff in flexible work arrangements
• Responsibilities of staff in responding to and initiating communications and general workplace duties
• A description of how performance management will be undertaken
• A description of coaching services that will be available for centre managers and for centre staff

Flexible Workplace Policy
Purpose of the Policy
Flexible Working Arrangements
Staff Communications
Enabling Technology
Staff Responsibilities
Performance Management
Staff Coaching
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