What tools and resources are available to help you implement the Stress Management Competencies?
On this page you'll find a number of useful tools and information resources on the Stress Management Competencies that you can download. (Please note you will need to scroll down the page to access them all). Once you have downloaded files, simply use the 'back' button on your web browser to return to this page. If you wish to attend a seminar on the Stress Management Competencies please check out our stress events page.
Stress Management Competencies Research background
Below you can download reports on all 4 phases of the stress management competencies research carried by Occupational Psychologist, Emma Donaldson-Fielder and her colleagues at Goldsmiths, University of London and Affinity Health at Work. The 4-year research programme was sponsored by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), CIPD and Investors in People (IIP).
Below you can download reports on all 4 phases of the stress management competencies research carried by Occupational Psychologist, Emma Donaldson-Fielder and her colleagues at Goldsmiths, University of London and Affinity Health at Work. The 4-year research programme was sponsored by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), CIPD and Investors in People (IIP).
- Phase 1 resulted in an emergent 'Management competencies for preventing and reducing stress at work' with 19 competencies
- Phase 2 refined this to a Management Competency Framework consisting of 4 competencies and 12 sub-competencies and a 66-item Stress Management Competencies Indicator Tool was developed to measure the relevant competencies. (Please scroll down this page if you want to download this free tool)
- Phase 3 developed and tested a management development intervention for Line Managers, Preventing Stress: Promoting Positive Manager Behaviour. Both quantitative and qualitative evidence was gathered that demonstrated the efficacy of this approach. Train-the-trainer courses are now being organised for practitioners who wish to use the intervention with clients and for organizations who wish to use this approach in-house.
- Phase 4 was a structured follow-up to capture the different approaches taken by organizations and produce 10 longitudinal case studies. 10 organizations took part, including large public and private sector organizations.
| management_competencies_research_phase_1.pdf |
| management_competencies_research_phase_2.pdf |
| management_competencies_research_phase_3_intervention_research_insight.pdf |
| management_competencies_research_phase_4_case_studies.pdf |
Free Stress Management Competencies Assessment and Analysis Tools (HSE, CIPD)
All the available versions of the Stress Management Competency Indicator tool are available for download below. It is highly recommended that you complete appropriate training e.g. train-the-trainer before using these tools, especially if you intend to use them for providing 360 feedback on stress management behaviours to line managers.
Individual Tool (Excel version). The first download below is an automated spreadsheet tool to give instant feedback to a line manager based on their responses to the questionnaire.
All the available versions of the Stress Management Competency Indicator tool are available for download below. It is highly recommended that you complete appropriate training e.g. train-the-trainer before using these tools, especially if you intend to use them for providing 360 feedback on stress management behaviours to line managers.
Individual Tool (Excel version). The first download below is an automated spreadsheet tool to give instant feedback to a line manager based on their responses to the questionnaire.
| stress_management_competency_indicator_tool_excel.xls |
Individual Tool (PDF version). The tool below is the pdf version of the tool above. Scores can be calculated manually to provide feedback. This can also be used in conjunction with the 'other' tool (below this one) and scores entered into the analysis tool (two below this one) in order to complete a 360 report.
| stress_management_competency_indicator_tool_pdf.pdf |
Other Tool. The tool below is the questionnaire that should be completed by 'others' who are providing feedback on a line manager's behaviour. This would usually be direct reports, but it may also be a peer or the line manager's own manager (in the case of 360 feedback).
| stress_management_competency_tool_other.pdf |
Analysis / 360 Tool. The tool below is designed for you to insert scores gathered from the individual line manager and others. The tool contains instructions and automatically generates a feedback report. We recommend you follow the 360 guidelines from the British Psychological Society (see below) if you intend to provide 360 feedback to your managers. We can provide training or coaching support to help you deliver feedback or recommend an appropriately qualified consultant/psychologist if you prefer an independent expert to provide the feedback.
| analysis_tool_for_multiple_feedback_360.xls |
British Psychological Society (BPS) 360 Guidelines. The document below provides clear, easy-to-understand guidance on providing 360 feedback to line managers.
| 360_guidelines.pdf |
Information on Key 360, a commercial, automated 360 version of the tool
A health technology company called health-e-solutions have developed a 360 version of the Management Competencies tool called Key 360. This commercial tool and managed service is the only fully web-enabled 360 version of the tool that has automated report generation at present. You can download information on this tool below. If you would like to discuss using or piloting this 360 tool in your organization, please contact us.
A health technology company called health-e-solutions have developed a 360 version of the Management Competencies tool called Key 360. This commercial tool and managed service is the only fully web-enabled 360 version of the tool that has automated report generation at present. You can download information on this tool below. If you would like to discuss using or piloting this 360 tool in your organization, please contact us.
| health-e-solutions_-_man_comp_360.pdf |
Stress Management Competencies Information booklets
The booklets below provide valuable background information on the Stress Management Competencies for HR and Line Managers and include the Stress Management Competency Framework. (These can also be downloaded from CIPD's website)
The booklets below provide valuable background information on the Stress Management Competencies for HR and Line Managers and include the Stress Management Competency Framework. (These can also be downloaded from CIPD's website)
| stress_at_work_updated_advice_for_hr.pdf |
| stress_at_work_updated_guidance_for_line_managers.pdf |
Preventing Stress in Organizations: How do Develop Positive Managers (Book)
Psychologist, Emma-Donaldson-Feilder led the 4-year research programme (HSE, CIPD and IIP) into Management Competencies for Preventing and Reducing Stress. This excellent book by Emma and her colleagues describes their research, and the framework and tools that were developed as a result. But more importantly, the book clearly and simply describes how you can help managers make positive changes that prevent and reduce stress and enhance well-being at work.
Psychologist, Emma-Donaldson-Feilder led the 4-year research programme (HSE, CIPD and IIP) into Management Competencies for Preventing and Reducing Stress. This excellent book by Emma and her colleagues describes their research, and the framework and tools that were developed as a result. But more importantly, the book clearly and simply describes how you can help managers make positive changes that prevent and reduce stress and enhance well-being at work.
Further Information and Support
A section of this website is devoted to the Stress Management Competencies and answers some FAQs. Please contact us if you would like any further information and/or practical support in implementing this approach in your organization.
A section of this website is devoted to the Stress Management Competencies and answers some FAQs. Please contact us if you would like any further information and/or practical support in implementing this approach in your organization.