>> Health guide
In projects, many things are geared toward efficiency: processes, goals, milestones. But one key success factor is easily overlooked: social interaction. How we communicate. How we treat each other. Whether we create an environment in which people feel seen and safe.
This is precisely what social health describes: the quality of interpersonal relationships in a professional context. And it is precisely in projects with changing teams, virtual meetings, and time pressure that this resource is particularly at risk.
When communication becomes the exception, personal concerns are no longer addressed, or people feel like they are facing challenges alone, it drains energy and has a direct impact on motivation and collaboration.
A healthy team atmosphere is not just a “nice to have.” It has a preventative effect, protects against overload, strengthens trust within the team, and promotes collective performance. What's more, it can be consciously shaped.
At House of PM, we place great importance on actively promoting social health in the context of our projects. Our employees receive specific guidance on conscious, appreciative interaction in everyday life through our health guidelines and digital toolboxes. This is not a compulsory exercise, but a genuine attitude.
Check-ins with genuine interest: A “How are you today?” with room for honest answers.
Connecting micro-moments: Whether it's a quick coffee break, a digital stand-up meeting, or a spontaneous chat, genuine connections often arise between meetings.
Respect boundaries: Not everyone is always ready for closeness, and that is also part of a healthy team culture.
It does not arise on its own. Rather, it arises through attentiveness, openness, and small but targeted incentives in everyday life. Especially in stressful times, it is togetherness that sustains us.
So let's design spaces where we not only work together, but also stay healthy together.
How is social health in your projects?
What small gestures, routines, or attitudes strengthen togetherness, especially when things get tough?
The first step is often awareness.
If you would like to learn more about challenges in project work, please take a look at the Expert Knowledge section of our website.
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