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Erin's nominators shared the following strong adjectives to describe her
Employee of the Month - March
Employee of the Month - March
Erin Osterhaus
"I am so thankful for a wonderful team of people I get to work with who make the job fun and meaningful!"
All about Erin:
My favorite people are my kids who are funny and kind and stubborn. We have a dog and 2 cats who fight a lot at 2:34 in the AM and I really want a Great Dane. We do a lot of outdoor things together and this is the year where I am going to learn to swim like a real person. If we don't have hiking plans, my family likes to shop, play games, make art, try cooking, or ignore each other and scroll on our phones.
I am passionately political and that is what led me to education which I see as the key to social justice and equitable opportunity. I also really like working with kids and the energy of a school.
I like elephants and work with a small online group that educates folks about the negative impacts of animal tourism.
Featured EAC Recipe of the Month -
Elisa's EAC Recipe - Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Soup
Thank you to Elisa Hicks from BHMS for sharing this delicious recipe.
Click the chef's hat if you would like to share your own recipe with the team >>>>>>>>>>>>
April Birthdays
Anders Jacobson Kelly Balderston
Amanda Launer Kristen Withrow
Kelli Burmeister John Ferullo
FREE RTD EcoPass
CDHS staff who work within the RTD service area will have access to a FREE EcoPass for the entire 2023 calendar year. If you already have an EcoPass with CDHS, you do not need to do anything at this time. This opportunity occurred through negotiations between the State and RTD to provide an economical transportation option and support the State’s efforts to improve air quality across the Front Range.
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April Committment
Open Communication
The Commitment to Open Communication is rooted in learning how to respond appropriately and avoid collective disturbances by understanding the nature of collective and unconscious processes, improving interpersonal communication, reducing barriers that are created due to long-standing harmful practices, and enhancing organizational transparency.
When communication is unclear or misleading, people do not always ask for clarification and rather create their own story about what the message was intended to say, which can lead to failures in communication. With open communication, there are ample opportunities to speak to each other in a way that that encourages the sharing of thoughts and opinions in a safe space.
When building the space for open communication, remember the following:
mean what you say and say what you mean
don't be mean when sharing your thoughts and opinions
gather information
manage your emotions and be respectful of others' emotions
admit mistakes and misunderstandings, and be willing to apologize
show care and concern
Some tips to keep in mind:
Pay attention to the flow of information between people.
Provide opportunities to share opinions and thoughts in a respectful space.
Engage with others to reach consensus and decisions.
Be transparent in your activities, words, and messages to others.
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