The further plans for the future are made, the less predictability exists. With long-term plans, calculated “guesses” are made about future performance based on assumptions regarding today and yesterday. The reality is that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to determine what your daily actions should be 6 months or a year from now. Using a model of “compressed” time, this problem may lend to more predictive success in achieving the goals you desire.

High functioning teams are grounded in mutual respect, personal accountability, and trust. How is a team disrupted when one member elevates self over another team success? Join the presenter as he provides clear ways to identify “disrupters” and explains the high cost to team reputation these individuals cause. Solutions for moving your team from disruptive collateral damage to productivity will be presented.

When navigating an institution as part of a marginalized group, safe(r) spaces allow individuals to participate, work, learn, receive care, and grow more effectively. Within the LGBTQ+ community, the scarcity of these spaces may create additional barriers for patients, students, or professionals to thrive. This session will discuss strategies for providing safe(r) spaces to individuals in classroom and clinical settings.

Success in the constantly changing health care environment depends upon strong “teaming.” Creating an environment where employees feel safe to take professional risks, learn from experience, and then grow new ideas into opportunities enables them to reach their highest potential. Strong leadership teams that are dynamic, flexible, and organized to learn make a positive difference for every patient, every day while they revolutionize the health care workplace.

New leadership onboarding can prove challenging; therefore, key elements of identifying, growing, and onboarding new leaders is imperative to reduce the loss of Respiratory Care leadership knowledge and strategic positioning. Join this industry expert as she presents key concepts and stresses the need for formal, strategically implemented succession planning for long-term Respiratory Care viability.

Generational differences have been well defined in the literature. However, join this unique presentation from the perspective of a “Gen X” presenter as she shares the stage with a “Millennial.” They will share ideas about what millennials really want from their manager and provide unique suggestions for retaining millennials in an organization's workforce.

Employee engagement is becoming a priority metric in the hospital/health care industry. The shared governance theory is a way to engage and develop health care employees. This presentation describes the history, purpose, and structure of shared governance as well as how it can improve employee engagement while driving quality and process improvement.