Cluster C — Engagement & Culture
- Human and Emotion
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read

PROJECT 18 · COURSE: JOB SATISFACTION VS. EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: UNDERSTANDING, MEASURING, AND IMPROVING BOTH
Diagnose a Team's Satisfaction-Engagement Gap
Scenario
Survey results show a team is fairly satisfied with pay and conditions, but managers report low discretionary effort and flat energy.
Your Task
• Score the team against each diagnostic dimension using available or illustrative data.
• Place the team in the correct quadrant of the interpretation matrix.
• Design at least two targeted actions appropriate to that quadrant.
Deliverable
A completed Engagement vs. Satisfaction Diagnostic (Doc 18).
Evaluation Criteria
• Satisfaction and engagement are scored as genuinely distinct dimensions
• Quadrant placement is justified by the scores, not assumed
• Actions are matched to the specific quadrant risk
• Diagnostic avoids treating satisfaction as a proxy for engagement
PROJECT 19 · COURSE: EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION (EVP): ATTRACT, ENGAGE, AND RETAIN TOP TALENT
Build an EVP for a Priority Talent Segment
Scenario
The organisation is struggling to attract and retain a specific talent segment (e.g. early-career technical hires) against stronger-paying competitors.
Your Task
• Define what this segment gives and what they currently get across all five EVP pillars.
• Distinguish current offering from aspirational offering honestly.
• Draft one clear, differentiated EVP statement.
Deliverable
A completed Employee Value Proposition Canvas (Doc 19).
Evaluation Criteria
• EVP pillars are specific to the target segment, not generic
• Current vs aspirational gap is honestly stated
• EVP statement is differentiated and credible
• Statement would survive being shown to current employees
PROJECT 20 · COURSE: ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE: BUILDING A PURPOSEFUL AND PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN WORKPLACE
Audit the Gap Between Stated and Lived Values
Scenario
Leadership has published a set of values, but employee feedback suggests day-to-day behaviour doesn't always match them.
Your Task
• Assess each stated value against real evidence it is or isn't lived.
• Score the gap for each value and flag the highest-risk ones.
• Recommend prioritised interventions with owners and timelines.
Deliverable
A completed Culture Audit Template (Doc 20).
Evaluation Criteria
• Evidence is specific, not generic impressions
• Gap ratings are honest, including for uncomfortable findings
• Interventions target root causes, not just messaging
• Audit distinguishes leadership behaviour from stated policy
PROJECT 21 · COURSE: WORK-LIFE BALANCE: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY AND WELLBEING
Assess and Address Work-Life Balance Risk in a Team
Scenario
A high-performing team has shown early signs of fatigue — unused leave, after-hours messages, and rising overtime.
Your Task
• Score the team against each risk indicator with real or illustrative observations.
• Check which organisational enablers are actually in place versus just written policy.
• Build an action plan targeting the highest-risk areas.
Deliverable
A completed Work-Life Balance Assessment Toolkit (Doc 21).
Evaluation Criteria
• Risk indicators are scored with real evidence, not guesswork
• Enablers checklist distinguishes policy from practice
• Actions address workload/system design, not just individual habits
• Plan includes a review date
PROJECT 22 · COURSE: EMPLOYEE SURVEYS & FEEDBACK MECHANISMS
Design and Plan the Rollout of an Employee Survey
Scenario
Leadership has asked for a pulse survey to understand engagement drivers ahead of the next planning cycle.
Your Task
• Select or adapt questions across at least four themes.
• Complete the rollout checklist, including anonymity threshold and communication plan.
• Draft the action-planning table structure ready for post-survey findings.
Deliverable
A completed Employee Survey Design Template (Doc 22).
Evaluation Criteria
• Questions are clear, unbiased, and theme-appropriate
• Anonymity and confidentiality plan is explicit
• Communication plan explains purpose and process to employees
• Action-planning structure is ready before results arrive
PROJECT 23 · COURSE: PERFORMANCE AND CAREER CONVERSATIONS
Plan and Run a Career Conversation
Scenario
A solid performer has been with the team for two years and hasn't had a dedicated conversation about their career path.
Your Task
• Prepare using the guided discussion prompts before the conversation happens.
• Capture the employee's responses honestly, including any friction points raised.
• Agree specific next steps with owners and timelines.
Deliverable
A completed Career Conversation Guide (Doc 23).
Evaluation Criteria
• Prompts are used to genuinely explore, not just check a box
• Employee's own words and priorities are captured, not paraphrased away
• Next steps are concrete and time-bound
• Conversation separates growth discussion from pure performance rating
PROJECT 24 · COURSE: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS: ENHANCING HEALTH, ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION
Design a Wellness Program Across Four Dimensions
Scenario
The organisation currently offers only a basic gym subsidy and wants a more rounded wellness offering.
Your Task
• Assess current initiatives against all four wellness dimensions.
• Propose new initiatives where coverage is weak, with priority ranking.
• Define at least three measurable success metrics.
Deliverable
A completed Wellness Program Planner (Doc 24).
Evaluation Criteria
• All four dimensions are genuinely addressed, not just physical health
• Initiatives are prioritised, not just listed
• Metrics are measurable, not just aspirational
• Plan includes leadership sponsorship as an enabler
PROJECT 25 · COURSE: EXIT INTERVIEWS & RETENTION ANALYSIS: UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYEE DEPARTURES
Conduct an Exit Interview and Analyse the Pattern
Scenario
A valued employee has resigned, and this is the third departure from the same team in two quarters.
Your Task
• Complete the exit interview questions with realistic, specific responses.
• Log this exit into the retention analysis tracker alongside the two prior departures.
• Identify whether a pattern exists and propose a follow-up action.
Deliverable
A completed Exit Interview Form & Retention Analysis Template (Doc 25).
Evaluation Criteria
• Interview responses are specific, not generic
• Retention tracker correctly aggregates exits by reason category
• Pattern (if any) is identified and escalated appropriately
• Follow-up action addresses the root cause, not just this one exit
Comments