A guide to taking action with Woba
Taking action based on the results of a survey is crucial for improving the health and productivity of an organization. By identifying areas that need improvement and implementing changes, employees can become more engaged, satisfied, and productive, leading to increased organizational success. When you conduct a survey in Woba, you have valuable results that provide an opportunity to make informed decisions and take proactive steps toward a more efficient and successful workplace.
Tip: You can learn more about how to interpret the results in Woba by clicking here: → Understand the results in Woba
In Woba Analytics, it is easy and straightforward to take action based on the results of a survey. You can take action with Woba by following these 3 steps:
1. Share the results
When sharing the survey results with your team, it is important to be transparent and objective. Communicate the results in a way that is easy to understand and highlight any trends or areas of concern. It is also a good idea to celebrate any positive results and recognize areas where the team excels.
After conducting a survey in Woba, you can download a report with the survey results. You can include the exact filtering of results you want in the report, and they will be presented in an easily readable and comprehensible format, perfect for sharing with your team.
You can learn more about how to download a report here: → Download reports with results
2. Get recommendations and create action plans
After sharing the survey results with your team, it is time to create action plans. Start by identifying the areas that require the most attention and focus on them first.
Collaborate with your team to develop solutions and action plans that will address the specific problems identified in the survey. It is important to address the focus areas at the organizational/team level rather than the individual level. Ensure that these action plans are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
You can use Woba's research-based recommendations as a starting point: → Get recommendations
You can learn more about how to create and fill out an action plan here: → Create and fill out an action plan.
3. Implement the action plans
Finally, it is time to put your action plans into practice. Assign ownership of each action plan to a specific team member and set deadlines for completion. Communicate progress regularly with your team and make adjustments as needed.
Remember that action plans should be flexible and adaptable if unforeseen obstacles or changed circumstances arise. It is also important to involve your employees in the implementation process and provide them with the necessary resources and support to carry out the plans.
Remember, an employee survey is an important first step in understanding the needs of your employees. But it is the actions you take after the survey that really matter.
Tip: you can benefit from conducting an impact measurement after implementing the action plans to get an impression of whether there have been improvements.