Icebreaker: Uncommon Denominator
Use this meeting icebreaker to build camaraderie between team members by finding out unusual things they have in common. From the Summer 2012 Hank.
Use this meeting icebreaker to build camaraderie between team members by finding out unusual things they have in common. From the Summer 2012 Hank.
This poster lists 10 steps to great huddles.
Format:
PDF
Size:
8.5" x 11"
Intended audience:
Frontline employees, managers and physicians, and UBT consultants
Best used:
Post these 10 tips on successful huddles on bulletin boards and discuss in team meetings; use this tipsheet as a starting point for team discussions and brainstorming.
Related stories/videos:
See how teams have put these tips to use.
Tips for maximizing the effectiveness of your team's huddles.
One-page worksheet to help members of representative UBTs communicate with other team members.
Format:
PDF or Word document
Size:
8.5" x 11"
Intended audience:
Unit-based team co-leads
Best used:
Fill in this template and distribute to meeting participants to help everyone stay on track.
Use this template for creating the meeting agenda for participants to help them stay on track.
Format:
PDF
Size:
8.5" x 11"
Intended audience:
Frontline managers, employees and physicians
Best used:
Check in with your team after a shared event that needs a debrief—and explore takeaways to improve everyone's experience.
These tips explain when having a team-based review of an event is appropriate, and five steps to take to be sure that review is successful and helps lead to better outcomes.
Use these tips to create a healthy meeting environment, providing the foundation for an effective meeting with maximum participation.