Leadership Labs are boosters for your leadership practice that cover timely, actionable topics relevant to leading at UW Medicine. In each 60-90-minute session, leaders are introduced to a framework or strategy that can be used to enhance their leadership abilities and address common leadership challenges.<\/p>\n
These sessions provide an interactive setting where leaders connect with other leaders, while gaining tools and experimenting with techniques relevant to their work. Most labs include group discussions and breakouts, so participants should join from a device with both a microphone and camera.<\/p>\n
“What I found the most useful was learning from other leader\u2019s experiences and perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought it was just right for an afternoon quick bite on leadership!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving a framework made it seem less daunting, and I left with new methods I can apply!\u201d<\/p>\n
If you supervise or manage staff, please join us! Leaders at all levels are welcomed.<\/p>\n
Workforce Survey results show a clear link \u2014 when staff\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0involved in the decisions that affect their work, engagement drops.\u00a0Here\u2019s\u00a0how we can turn that around. In this Leadership Lab,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0learn practical ways to lead consistently and inclusively in your decision making.<\/p>\n
In this interactive session, you will:<\/p>\n
Discover a range of\u00a0decision-making styles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Identify\u00a0when and how to involve staff efficiently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Equip yourself with\u00a0practical tools for ensuring understanding, ownership, and follow-through<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By the end, you\u2019ll feel confident choosing the right decision-making approach for any situation \u2014 and applying it to strengthen engagement on your team.<\/p>\n
Handout<\/strong>: \u00a0Deciding How to Decide \u2013 Building Engagement Through Inclusive Decision Making Handout<\/a> (UW Net ID Required).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In high-stakes healthcare environments, silence can carry risk. This Leadership Lab equips people leaders with practical, everyday behaviors that foster psychological\u00a0safety\u00a0so team members feel empowered to speak up early, share concerns, and contribute to safer, more effective care.<\/span><\/p>\n Leaders will explore how psychological safety directly\u00a0impacts\u00a0patient outcomes, communication, and risk mitigation, while\u00a0identifying\u00a0common barriers -such as power dynamics and unintentional leader\u00a0behaviors -that prevent open dialogue. Through real-world scenarios and applied practice, participants will build skills in intentional listening, inquiry, and response techniques that encourage transparency and trust.<\/span><\/p>\n Participants will leave with concrete scripts, tools, and a shared approach to creating environments where concerns are raised, heard, and acted on -strengthening team learning, reducing risk, and improving both patient and workplace safety.<\/span><\/p>\n Handout<\/strong>:\u00a0 Speaking Up Listening Strategies Handout<\/a>(UW Net ID Required)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This session explores practical, real-world strategies to strengthen collaboration across teams and departments\u2014an area identified as a key opportunity through our workforce feedback. Through a dynamic panel discussion and live Q&A, you\u2019ll hear directly from experienced leaders who are successfully building cross-functional partnerships, breaking down silos, and aligning efforts to drive shared results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n July 8 panel members<\/strong>:<\/p>\n July 16 panel members<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking to enhance your team\u2019s effectiveness, navigate cross-functional relationships more effectively, or connect with peers across UW Medicine, you\u2019ll gain valuable insights you can apply right away. Join us for a meaningful conversation and leave with actionable ideas to strengthen collaboration, partnership, and engagement in your work.<\/p>\n Employee recognition resonates differently from person to person, yet it remains a key driver of engagement across UW Medicine. In this interactive session, you\u2019ll explore practical, easy-to-apply strategies to recognize and celebrate your team in meaningful ways. You\u2019ll also participate in small group discussions to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from your peers. Join us to strengthen your leadership skills!<\/p>\nFrom Silence to Safety: Say It Sooner. Reduce Risk. Improve Care. (June 2026)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Better Together: Practical Approaches to Cross-Functional Collaboration (July 2026)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Recognition that Resonates: Effective Strategies to Recognize Employees (July 2026)<\/strong><\/h4>\n