May 21st, 2019
Posted by Kristin Baird
I was recently talking with a manger who was complaining about the amount of time she spent recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new employees. She had marginal employee engagement scores so we spent some time delving into how ...
March 28th, 2019
We often hear people say, “Keep your eye on the prize,” in reference to goals. In patient experience terms, that “prize” often refers to the patient satisfaction scores.
The problem with this line of thought is that it places the score ...
March 12th, 2019
Posted by Kristin Baird
Stories shape cultures and the organization’s brand. Yet storytelling is often underrated or delegated to the communication department as a task. Fostering a storytelling culture is a sadly missed opportunity.
Fostering a Storytelling Culture
Becoming a storytelling culture won’t ...
March 5th, 2019
Posted by Kristin Baird
One of my favorite workshops to deliver is “Coaching for Engagement and Improved Performance”. Why? Because I love to see lightbulbs going on as participants start to make the connections between their leadership styles, and the overall ...
April 17th, 2018
Surprises can be exciting when it comes to birthday gifts, but patients really don’t appreciate surprises. When I interview patients about what is most important to them about their care, being informed is always in the top two. They want ...
January 2nd, 2018
Posted by Kristin Baird
This time of year, you can hardly escape discussions and articles about New Year’s resolutions. While resolutions are good for defining aspirations, they are notorious for being broken and forgotten within a few weeks. Don’t get me ...