Culture Catalyst Blog & Articles

Reflections from the Field: “We Have Met the Enemy…”

Written By: Angela Fieler, MPA, CMQ/OE  We work in an industry where human error can have devastating effects.  We spend thousands of hours and millions of dollars changing processes to minimize the possibility of human error wherever possible - except when ...

6 Steps for Improving Employee Engagement

Written By: Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MHA There is no doubt that employee and patient engagement are inextricably linked. That’s just common sense. After all, if employees are engaged they will be motivated and driven to fulfill the mission of the ...

Good Read: The Science of Pep Talks

As Baird Group works with clients to transform culture and improve the patient experience, a vital element we address is communication. When we assess cultures in healthcare settings, we often find that leadership messaging is working against – rather than ...

5+ Unintended Messages You May be Sending to Your Patients

Written By: by Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MHA Each day you engage in multiple interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues. Those interactions don’t always go as planned. While you may think the message you intended to send is the message the patient received, ...

Good Read: The Role of Nurse Leadership in Today’s Healthcare Industry

The importance of nurse leadership is growing and changing. This infographic by Maryville University describes the different skills necessary to be an effective nurse leader as well as the generational differences that exist in the industry. http://online.maryville.edu/resources/nursing/infographics/the-role-of-nurse-leadership-in-todays-health-care-industry/ To learn more about the Baird ...

Good Read: Just Ask! Patients Will Tell You What They Want

That’s the essence of this article by Joanne Finnegan published in Fierce Healthcare. Amazing things happen when we remember to ask patients what they want.  http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/practices/physician-leaders-ask-what-your-patients-want? To learn more about the Baird Model for Service Excellence, employee engagement or leadership development workshops, or ...

Good Read: What’s Your Data Strategy?

Leandro DalleMule and Thomas H. Davenport, Review By: Angela Fieler How do you define a “good read?” Does the material have to be engaging or entertaining? Do you have to feel compelled to do something with the ideas presented? Do you ...

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