Shared Governance User Group 2005 in review

Shared Governance UserGroup (2 nd Thurs 7:30-8:30am) Purpose of this group is to identify and meet the immediate and ongoing needs of this group of Chairs, Co-Chairs, Sub-Chairs, Managers, and Assistant Managers in their collaborative journey along the shared governance continuum. Total Attendees (VUH, VCH, VMG/TVC, PHV, Home Health Care)

Shared Governance UserGroup Sessions January 2005 – Kick-off/Needs Assessment Networking Needs  Sharing successful (and failed) strategies of various structures, processes, etc.  Sharing how you maximize your resources, esp. people’s talents  Reinforcement of each others’ skills and behaviors to apply in circumstances/situations  Sharing logistical “secrets” for e.g. scheduling time for meetings and project work, monitoring group’s work to make sure they are moving forward with what they said they would  How to educate staff and promote “readiness” and growth

Shared Governance UserGroup Sessions January 2005 – Kick-off/Needs Assessment Educational Needs  How to motivate people and maintain enthusiasm, momentum  Learn about multi-generational and multi-cultural dynamics regarding group process, problem solving, and communication  Intermediate/advanced group process techniques  Incorporate shared governance into mindset and orientation from the start  Motivate action and cultivate enthusiasm and momentum  Assess styles and talents; learn to maximize and put right people with the right project  Awareness of formal educational opportunities  Computer skills for “novices”  Library search skills

Shared Governance UserGroup Sessions  February 2005 – “Shark Patrol” – Networking & sharing strategies for implementing Shared Governance in your area.  March 2005 – “Six Thinking Hats” – Looking at a decision from all points of view. A method of generating new ideas & solutions to problems.  April 2005 – “Communication Stress/Multi-generations” – An overview of the different types of decades that are amongst us. Identify the styles, differences & challenges between the types.  May 2005 – Shared Gov Educational Games - Hollywood Squares – an educational game of Shared Governance  June 2005 – “Engaging Stakeholders in Joint Decision- Making” – Identify literature concepts regarding the management of stakeholders (multi-disciplines). Identify tools & techniques for working with stakeholders  July 2005 – “Engaging Stakeholders in Joint Decision- Making Part II”

Shared Governance UserGroup Sessions  August 2005 – “Overview Magnet Recognition – Introduction to Leadership Forces”  September 2005 – “Overview Magnet Recognition – Introduction to Professional Practice Forces”  October 2005 – “Overview Magnet Recognition – Introduction to Quality Forces”  November 2005 – “Evidence-Based Practice” – Practical approaches to using evidence in daily nursing practice.  December 2005 – “Lions, Otters, Beavers & Golden Retrievers – Using Your Personality to Improve Relationships” - Identify your personality type(s): lion, beaver, otter or golden retriever, your natural strengths & weaknesses based on this and strategies to improve communication & problem solving with individuals who have strengths & weaknesses different from your own.

Shared Governance Achievements  October 2005 – Cultural Sensitivity – exploring diversity  Development of MyVandy Portal – Shared Governance Community – templates, reports, agendas, minutes, newsletters  Consultations prn  Board Basics Workshop – 12 held in 2005  4 P’s Workshop – 3 held in 2005  2 nd round of inpatient board assessments completed 2005  2 nd round of outpatient board assessments to be completed summer 2006  Nurses Week 2005 – Unit/Clinic Board Poster Presentations  Nurses Week 2006 – central committee visiting boards to get input on CE events; Unit/Clinic Board Poster Presentation again in 2006  DebiAnne Peterman reviewing/revising new staff orientation & will include Shared Governance  Shelley Moore on the new manager/asst. manager orientation pathway  Job Fair exposure  Amount of active Unit/Clinic boards tripled within past 24 months