NOTE: This message was emailed to all Ballad Health team members on Tuesday, April 22.
Dear Colleague,
Thanks to the commitment you’ve shown to the B Excellent journey, we’re making meaningful strides together. Every time you engage with a tip, start a thoughtful conversation or try something new, you’re helping to shape a more collaborative, supportive culture across Ballad Health. It’s inspiring to see the progress we’re making as a team – and we’re just getting started!
This week, we’re continuing with the Impact of Collaboration skill in our Team Collaboration program.
This Week’s Team Collaboration Tip
- The Impact of Collaboration Tip #2: Am I a Collaborator?
This tip challenges each of us to take a moment to reflect on our individual contributions to the team dynamic. Are we helping to create a truly collaborative team? We’ll learn to examine how are personal interactions influence collaboration and outline practical ways to become a stronger, more connected team member.
Call to Action:
Take an active part in team or group meetings. Speak up and contribute to discussions and planning to show your willingness to be part of the solution. Find ways to stay connected and involved with your team to lend your knowledge and expertise as a willing collaborator.
*Reminder: Ballad Health HRO tips have corresponding tip sheets available in the B Excellent Toolbox on the Ballad Health intranet. The tip sheet for this week pairs with our HRO practice of cross-checking – a key safety behavior of any high-performing team.
This week’s tip sheet is called Offer and Accept Cross Checks Tip Sheet and can be found here.
New episode of the B Excellent Podcast out now!
Be sure to tune in to the latest episode of the B Excellent Podcast, where our hosts Josh and Aaron visit Franklin Woods Community Hospital to talk with Kim Jessee, RN and nurse manager for the ICU/PCU. Kim shares her healthcare journey, how her team lives out B Excellent and HRO principles, and why bedside shift reports are a key part of our path toward high reliability.
Catch up on it now! Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on the Practicing Excellence app. Be sure to tune in!
Keep up the great work! We’re not just learning… we’re leading our culture forward.
