CharterForHealthcare

We need both divergent thinking (generating a wide range of views, ideas or possibilities) & convergent thinking (evaluating, comparing & narrowing down choices) if we want to find better solutions. Too often, we leave out the divergent phase altogether or we don't involve enough diverse voices for truly divergent thinking. Diversity & divergent thinking together can make a massive difference to outcomes: sketchyideas.co/divergent-and-…. Via @MrChrisJWilson @flyntrok

I have been asked for advice about improving organisational culture. My view? DON'T start by setting up a "culture change" programme or a direct "culture" intervention. Culture gets changed when people start doing real work differently. Culture change is a byproduct of wider improvements. See for instance: hbswk.hbs.edu/item/to-change…. Via @HBSWK

Words may fade, actions may blur, but the impact of kindness, support and compassion lasts a lifetime. Sometimes, all it takes is reaching out to someone who may be struggling to make a world of difference. Let's be there for each other, always.💜 #SuicidePrevention

I saw the most beautiful view before the sunrise this morning and realized that the only thing missing was a hot air balloon ride over the Cape Cod National Seashore. That, and a donut. Fort Hill, Eastham. #capecod #sunrise

Multi-site US study finds attn to #relationships #relationallearning w faculty #IPE #leaders plays vital role in⬇️#bias, &⬆️self-reflection, #collaboration #teamwork - @BMJ_Open @macyfoundation bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/4/e… @HarvardMacy @TheAPHC @NAPractice @ANU_ICH @hku_riich #MedEd

As knowledge is increasingly commoditized, we are entering the age of the heart. The capacity to empathize, perspective-take, build trust, and regulate emotions are among the human skills that are the key capacities of the future.

Kindness and compassion....

Well I’m pretty sure this is my new door sign. #neurosurgery #brainsurgery #paediatricneurosurgery

A sign of security is the ability to allow other people to have opinions that differ from your own without taking it personally.

Never ever judge someone’s story by the chapter that you walked in on #positive #mindset #acceptance #joyTrain #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #thrivetogether #successTrain #spdc

Congratulations to #HMIEducators faculty Elizabeth Rider & team for their new @BMJ_Open article funded by the @macyfoundation! #MedEd #MedTwitter #HPE @BostonChildrens bit.ly/44a3G7D

Lighting it up with @JulieSilverMD at the opening keynote for @cwimgather. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #CWIMconference2023

"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present." Albert Camus 💛 #thursdayvibes #thursdaymorning #quote #MindBody

Kudos to @harvardmed authors: @hollykhach & @PEMklig #MGH, Lynn Bush, Elizabeth Rider, @ZhealaQayyum & Jason Fogler @BostonChildrens, Arabella Begin @greyscalespaces @UniofOxford on new @MedEd_Journal article on the #LivedCurriculum #LearningEnvironment onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.11…

A new @AcadPsychiatry paper authored by President’s grant recipient Dr. Anne Hallward and team at @safespaceradio explores the importance of empathy and compassion in the medical field, and why they should be prioritized in medical education instruction. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

😁Laughter often co-occurs with humour to serve a range of interpersonal functions in adapting to & dealing with the patients’ conditions and the affective demands of the ED contexts New research collaboration by @CorpusSocialSci @LAEL_LU @ucl & @ANU_ICH doi.org/10.1177/146144…

New #QualitativeResearch from @ANU_ICH led by Director @dianaslade1. Findings from our 3-year project led to improve the effectiveness of #nursing #handover through a #communication intervention #HealthCommunication @ANU_Research @ANUcass @ANU_RSHA @ANUslll

Next week, our consortium members at @hku_riich will be sharing their project's key findings in their webinar 'Thriving in a Workplace: Insights for Graduates'. When: 4th June at 4pm (HKT) Where: Zoom All are welcome! Register for free here: forms.office.com/r/EMX83j0UQN

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin #quote #mindset #psychology #HealthCoach #thursdayvibes #thursdaymorning #courage

Frailty is not a contraindication to prescribe exercise therapy, but rather one of the most important reasons to prescribe it. 🛑A message worth spreading 🛑 🧵Thread #exercise #PhysicalActivity #geriatricians #olderadults Ref: #bib26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sciencedirect.com/science/articl…