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Social Responsibility - Kristin consistently demonstrates a strong sense of social responsibility by taking initiative to ensure that our food service office team works in a safe and well-maintained environment. She is always attentive to her surroundings and acts quickly when she notices any safety concerns or maintenance issues in the office. Her proactive approach helps prevent accidents and ensures the team can work without unnecessary disruption or risk. "Her efforts contribute significantly to maintaining a safe and efficient workspace for everyone".
Social Learning - Kristin demonstrates strong social learning by actively supporting the food services team. She willingly assists with paperwork and helps track important information, such as staff schedules and Pcard training for our kitchen managers. Her readiness to help without hesitation shows her commitment to team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Open Communication - Kristin demonstrates open communication by sharing her thoughts and ideas during Monday team meetings in a respectful and no-judgmental way. Her strong communication skills and active listening help create a supportive space where everyone feels heard. As a result, conversations are more productive and the team is better able to reach clear and effective solution together. Good Job.
Growth and Change - Kristin embraces growth and change by engaging in open, solution-focused communication. Her willingness to share ideas and listen actively during team discussions fosters collaboration and supports continuous improvement within our Food Services Team.
~ A bit about Kristin ~
When I am not working I enjoy activities including skiing, paddleboarding, golfing, cooking, reading, going to movies and walking my dog, Aldous Huxley. My boyfriend and I love to travel and have many fun trips coming up this year including our 40th birthday cruise to Alaska and a family Christmas trip to Hawaii! We also have been to many of the Colorado hot springs throughout the years, and cherish our weekend getaways full of good food and relaxing waters.
Kristin's nominator says:
"Kristin actively contributes to the 5 keys strategies through her daily work:
1. Service Delivery: She supports kitchen managers with accurate scheduling and essential training, ensuring quality services.
2. Efficiency: Kristin ensures tasks are completed effectively and efficiently by paying attention to detail and following through.
3. Communication: She maintains high standards by using consistent documentation and communication practices.
4. Safety: Kristin proactively identifies and addresses maintenance needs, preventing potential risks before they escalate.
5. Restorative Justice: She models respectful communication, active listening and collaboration, fostering trust and inclusion within the team."
Commitment to Democracy
Commitment to Democracy
June Theme
Text courtesy of Elisa C. Hicks - MSW, MA, CJSP
Former NCCHC Coordinator, BHMS
"However successful institutions may be in coming close to it, democracy itself - like justice, equality, and liberty - remains a critical standard against which all institutions may be measured". (Lummis)
The skills that are necessary for democratic participation - expressing oneself, deeply listening to others, conflict management, compromise, self-control, self-discipline, self-respect, and respect for others - are taught and modeled at various levels in any organization. Diversity of opinion is actively sought for the benefit of sharing different thoughts and experiences. Democratic leaders who know how to implement healthy group processes and who are able to creatively synthesize multiple viewpoints are treasured.
As a whole, democratic workplaces (and teams) experience an increase in healthy communication and sharing of information, more effective interaction and coordination, and an increase in innovation and creativity.
Some tips to keep in mind:
We all have a responsibility to act.
We all share in the decision making process.
We agree to support collaboration and consensus.
We know we may not get what we want, yet we will continue to support each other.
Welcome to the Team
Welcome to the Team
Todd Barchiesi
Trainer - WRO
Office of Staff Development
June
June
Rashaun Esposito
Danielle Dyvig
Jack Sandoval
Alex Urbach
People Centered Practice for the Month
People Centered Practice for the Month
By Fitzgerald Clark, Director of People-Centered Practices
Embracing Growth and Change
As people and as professionals we are always experiencing change. Since change is inevitable, there can be great benefit from change by embracing it and using it to channel our growth. The key to this is looking for how we can learn, grow and develop from the change that we are experiencing.
Deciding to embrace and create change is a way of directing your own future. Think about your work (or whatever part of your life you want to change) and ask yourself how could this be better.
What changes would make things go more smoothly? How can I change my process or approach to the situation to be more effective? What skills do I need to develop to have more success? What policy or organizational changes need to be updated to better respond to situations we are facing?
After you ask these questions, make a plan.
What are the steps that need to be taken to bring the change about?
Who else needs to be involved?
What are the biggest obstacles and how can they be overcome?
What are the resources that you have to make this happen?
What other resources do you need?
Who can you turn to for support.
What are the things you need to keep your motivation up?
Keeping yourself motivated is perhaps the most challenging part of this process. This is particularly true when we are making personal changes.
1) Write down your goal and post it somewhere that you see it often.
2) Read it out loud to yourself daily.
3) Remind yourself of what the impact of this change will be.
Change isn’t easy. Keeping yourself focused and motivated to keep at it, until you reach your goal will be a big part of your success.
While there will always be change that is thrust upon us. We can embrace and direct change in our lives. So think of what changes would make your work or life better and make a plan today to make it happen.
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