1. Set The Scene: The Net Effect Lens

1. Set The Scene: The Net Effect Lens


Video Overview: The Net Effect Lens and Why Environment Matters

This lesson introduces the foundational mindset for communicating Mibo results to leaders — focusing on the work environment as a "net" that either supports or harms people.

Key concepts covered:

The Work Environment as a net — Visualising the workplace as an interconnected system helps leaders understand that mental health outcomes are shaped by environmental factors, not just individual traits.

Why focus on the work environment — This is where leaders can influence most directly, and where we see the strongest, most scalable impact. Individual interventions help one person; environment improvements help everyone.

Harm and support, not just risk — Mibo helps us understand where work is harming people and where it is supporting them, so we can prioritise what to do next. This balanced "net effect" view is more actionable than a risk-only lens.

Practical exercise:

  1. Draft a 2-sentence opener for leader conversations (example provided: "Today is about understanding the system, not blaming individuals. We'll identify 2-3 priorities, consult the right groups, and commit to practical improvements we can re-measure.")
  2. Prepare your plain-language explanation of the "net effect" lens for your organisation

Duration: ~2 minutes 15 seconds Series: Communicating Results to Leaders


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