Elevate your leadership with proven strategies for fostering a culture of engagement. Leadership panel discussions explore engagement-related topics that have been identified as crucial by work groups across UW Medicine.<\/p>\n
These 60-minute sessions each focus on a theme addressed by one of the following workforce survey items:<\/p>\n
These topics were selected because they were chosen by UW Medicine work groups as the top five items to work on through improvement plans.<\/p>\n
Each zoom session will feature a panel of leaders known for their positive leadership and team practices in that area. Gain firsthand insights into the specific methods they use and walk away with actionable ideas you can implement right away in your work units.<\/p>\n
If you supervise, manage, or oversee any staff, please join us! Leaders at all levels are welcome.<\/p>\n
April 25, 12:00-1:00 PM: Boosting engagement through employee recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n Being recognized for one\u2019s work is a key factor in employee engagement. Gain firsthand insights from leadership panel participants about the specific methods they use, from dedicated time at staff meetings for personalized shout-outs to peer-to-peer recognition boards. You\u2019ll gain actionable ideas to implement right away in your own work units that can have a lasting impact on employee engagement and morale.<\/p>\n Panelists: Watch Recording<\/a> (Click Authenticate and enter your UW NetID\/password). <\/em>Note: The recording starts a few minutes into the session.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 2, 12:00-1:00 PM: Empowering teams through inclusive decision-making<\/strong><\/p>\n Employees who are involved in decisions that affect them are more engaged at work. Hear fellow leaders\u2019 best practices for including team members in the decision process, from brainstorming solutions to gathering employee feedback on potential approaches. Learn how these leaders create a culture of ownership and harness the collective wisdom of the team.\u00a0 You\u2019ll walk away equipped with actionable strategies you can implement immediately to cultivate a more inclusive and collaborative decision-making environment within your own team.<\/p>\n Panelists: Watch Recording<\/a> (Click Authenticate and enter your UW NetID\/password).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 8, 12:00-1:00 PM: Fostering a culture of professional and career development<\/strong><\/p>\n UW Medicine employees crave support for their career development. Learn firsthand how other leaders invest in their team members’ growth, from cross-training opportunities to stretch assignments to knowledge-sharing sessions. Walk away with practical strategies you can implement immediately to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development within your own team.<\/p>\n Panelists: Watch Recording<\/a> (Click Authenticate and enter your UW NetID\/password).<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n May 15, 12:00-1:00 PM: Cultivating effective teams through healthy team practices<\/strong><\/p>\n Effective teamwork is essential to carrying out our shared mission at UW Medicine, but it doesn\u2019t happen naturally. In this session, learn how some UW Medicine leaders build high-functioning teams, from fostering open communication to establishing clear roles and expectations. Leave with practical tips and tools you can implement immediately to cultivate a healthy team culture that fosters collaboration and success.<\/p>\n Panelists:
\nKaitlan Schomaker – Manager, Ambulatory Float Team, UWMC
\nHee Jin Oh – Assistant Director, Greninger Lab | Retrovirology, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
\nMikaela Hagberg- Assistant Chief Flight Nurse, ALNW<\/p>\n
\nChristopher Tharpe – Manager, Nutrition Services, HMC
\nBren Hammond – Nurse Manager, 4 South Special Procedures Unit, UWMC
\nKelsy Johnson – Health Services Manager, Alvord Brain Tumor Center, UWMC<\/p>\n
\nHazel Boniog \u2013 Director, PCS Leadership Development and Quality Initiatives, HMC
\nLeah Spacciante – Nurse Manager, 5NE Advanced Heart Failure \u2013 Cardiothoracic Surgery, UWMC
\nNancy Hong – Nurse Manager, Transitional Care Unit, HMC<\/p>\n
\nElsa Tamru – Manager of Program Operations, Opioid Treatment Programs and Grants, HMC
\nAmy Haverland – Nurse Manager, 5E Critical Care, UWMC
\nBren Hammond – Nurse Manager, 4 South Special Procedures Unit, UWMC<\/p>\n