The Power
of Teams
Team dynamics impact outcomes, operational effectiveness, engagement, and emotional wellness.
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Healthcare presents unique challenges when it comes to building effective teams.
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More importantly, most organizations have failed to invest in strengthening teams - mostly because they don't know where to begin.
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A few minutes on why teams matter . .
"Training" is ineffective.
Team "processes" are insufficient.
Improving team productivity, and culture is the job of every leader, manager, and staff member - every day.
Over two the past twenty years, we've developed an effective, practical, approach to building better teams.... teams built on shared values, connection, and psychological safety:
Accept
. . .that team effectiveness
is critical to what team-members value.
Begin
. . .with individual self-awareness, and learning new team behaviors.
Acknowledge
. . .the unique dynamics that create dysfunction in healthcare teams.
Evaluate
. . . team productivity, and culture, objectively, and honestly.
Understand
. . . the Psychology of Teams, and the behaviors of great teams.
Integrate
. . . the focus on improved performance INTO the team's daily work.
Nothing is as demoralizing as being part of a dysfunctional team.
Nothing is more empowering, rewarding, and engaging, then being part of a team that is cohesive, supportive, and effective.
You CAN create powerful teams. You simply need a process, guidance, and the willingness to do the work…
Culture
Culture is , at its core, HOW you do the work. It’s defined not by your mission statement, but by the behaviors you demand, and reward, and those you don’t tolerate.
You CANNOT simply tell a group of people to function more like a team, to collaborate, to support each other, or to improve how they communicate.
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Change the way people work together.
(Create structures that emphasize and leverage collaboration)
Define the behaviors that will support collaboration and success.
Tie these behaviors to what people value so they are motivated to learn, grow and change.
Teach people these skills by integrating them INTO the work, itself.
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The Only Way to Change Culture . .
How We Can Help
Consult
Let's talk. We'll explore what might be getting in the way of your success.
Workshop
We can build, and deploy, an engaging session that will create the foundation for a powerful, cohesive, connected team.
Facilitated
Performance Journey
A few weeks, or months, of guided work will position your team long-term success!