NOTE: This message was emailed to Ballad Health team members on Tuesday, June 16.
Dear Colleague,
As we wrap up the Respecting Each Other skill in the Advanced Team Collaboration program, we want to take a moment to recognize the important role respect plays in how we work together every day. Respect helps build trust, strengthens relationships, improves communication and creates an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
This week’s tip
Respecting Each Other Tip #5: A Culture of Respect
A culture of respect is built one interaction at a time. Every team member contributes to the environment around them through their words, actions, and attitudes. When respect becomes a shared expectation, teams are better able to collaborate, communicate and support one another through challenges.
Some strategies for promoting a culture of respect include:
- Championing a culture of respect and dignity in everyday interactions
- Promoting accountability by making respectful behavior an expectation for everyone
- Sharing stories and exchanging ideas to learn from one another’s experiences
- Engaging and supporting teammates when they need assistance or encouragement
Taking these actions helps create a workplace where people feel comfortable contributing, sharing ideas and working together toward common goals.
Call to action:
Recall a time when you were able to champion respect at your organization. How did stepping up make you feel? How did it make your teammates feel? This week, find an opportunity to step up and go all in for a teammate.
Creating a culture of respect requires consistent effort from everyone on the team. When we treat one another with dignity, offer support during challenges and encourage different perspectives, we strengthen our relationships and create a better experience for everyone.
Wrapping up the Respecting Each Other skill
After you complete this week’s tip, you should see 100% completion of the Respecting Each Other skill in your progress tab. You should also see your Overall Progress in the Advanced Team Collaboration program reach 50%.
Take a moment to review your progress and ensure you’re current with the program. Staying up to date with each week’s content helps you get the most from the Learn, Try, Share experience, reinforces the skills you’ve already learned, and prepares you for the next phase of your Advanced Team Collaboration journey.
Team Member Impact Spotlight
One of the most valuable parts of B Excellent is seeing how these concepts are being put into practice across Ballad Health. This week, we’re highlighting feedback from system clinical educator Elizabeth Whitten-Turnmire on the recent Respect Signals tip.
We encourage all team members to continue engaging with the content and sharing their experiences through comments on the Practicing Excellence platform.
