Micro Behaviours at Work: Small Actions, Big Impact on Team Culture — Blythe Rowe

Micro Behaviours: The Small Actions That Make or Break Team Culture

Have you ever felt something wasn't quite right in your team's dynamic, but struggled to put your finger on exactly what it was? Often, it's the small, seemingly trivial behaviours that create the biggest impact on workplace culture.

🤔 Why Micro Behaviours Matter

Let's be honest – talking about those little behaviours that bug us can feel awkward. They might seem too small to raise, too trivial to address. But here's what I've learned after years of working with teams across Australia: these small moments matter enormously.

✅ Creating Safe Spaces for Crucial Conversations

One of the most powerful aspects of discussing micro-behaviours is that it gives teams permission to talk about those tricky little moments we all experience. It creates a framework for addressing challenges before they become major issues.

The Alternative?

👉 A Growing Divide

When we avoid these conversations, we know exactly what happens. Instead of talking to each other, team members start talking about each other. This is where the real damage begins – creating invisible but powerful divides within teams.

👉 Building Better Boundaries
The beauty of addressing micro-behaviours is that it allows teams to establish clear boundaries in a safe, constructive way. It's not about calling people out or creating conflict – it's about building understanding and respect.

📌 Practical Steps Forward

  1. Create regular opportunities for open dialogue

  2. Establish clear team expectations around behaviour

  3. Address small issues before they become big problems

  4. Encourage direct, respectful communication

  5. Celebrate positive micro-behaviours

✅ Your Next Steps

Take a moment to reflect on your team's dynamic. What small behaviours might be impacting your workplace culture? How could opening up these conversations strengthen your team?

✅ Remember, creating a workplace worth belonging starts with these seemingly small moments. It's in the micro-behaviours that we build trust, respect, and strong team cultures.

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