Everything posted by Sally Howard
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Valuing our differences—appreciating colleagues who work very ‘differently’ to you, a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleIn this updated blog (first published in 2020), Sally Howard talks again about psychological types and why understanding our preferences and how they differ to others can be incredibly valuable. This knowledge can be used to strengthen teams, encouraging people to value diversity and work more effectively together.
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Are you having to bite off more than you can chew? A blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleThe current challenges in the NHS are leading to staff burnout and staff leaving their jobs. In a new blog, hub topic lead Sally Howard asks us to take a few minutes out of our day to day work to reflect and re-calibrate.
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Igniting your inner spirit – a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleNHS and social care continues to have significant challenges. This blog cannot change that but it offers food for thought on how to stay afloat.
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Standing tall in the storm, a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleWe know the link between anxiety, stress, burnout and patient safety. This blog from Sally Howard suggests four things we can do to help us stand tall and continue to grow from strength to strength, both for ourselves and for our teams.
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Getting to grips with your imposter syndrome, a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleWe have probably all suffered from imposter syndrome at some point during our career. Doubted our self and our abilities. However, if we aren't confident in ourselves and how we do our jobs it could impact on the patients we look after. Here are my tips on how to get to grips with your imposter syndrome.
- I think you’re on mute… a blog by Sally Howard
- I think you’re on mute… a blog by Sally Howard
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Looking after each other in times of change
Content Article CommentIts a pleasure x
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Looking after each other in times of change
Content ArticleIn her latest blog, Sally Howard, talks about our changing world, why transitions are so difficult and what we can do to look after each other along the way.
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The art of wobbling: Part 2
Content ArticleIn her last blog, topic leader for the hub, Sally Howard, talked about our triggers for a wobble and a few strategies to help as we take forward improvements in our services – building yourself a network, being genuinely curious and looking after yourself on the journey. This blog takes it one step further as she looks at what we can do when we hit a brick wall and offers some powerful strategies for dealing with conflict. An important and timely read, as we all look to support and appreciate each other through these difficult times.
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The art of wobbling: Part 1
Content ArticleIn her latest blog, Sally Howard, Topic Lead for the hub, sets out five tips for conquering fear, building resilience and realising your own power in the quest for continuous improvement.
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How a single piece of paper could help solve complex patient safety issues
Content ArticleA problem solving tool that captures everything you need on one piece of paper. Now that sounds pretty useful. In her latest blog, Sally Howard, Topic Lead for the hub, summarises 'A3', a problem solving tool that does exactly that. She draws on her own experience of using the tool to improve patient outcomes and provides both rich insight and practical examples to help others maximise it's potential.
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Immunity to change, a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleThe New Year often encourages us to talk about change and to look ahead at what we want to achieve in the coming months as individuals, teams and organisations. In her latest blog, Sally Howard, topic leader for the hub, draws attention to the Immunity to change theory and outlines four key steps for realising our aspirations and making change happen.
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Leading for improvement, a blog by Sally Howard
Content ArticleSally Howard, topic leader for the hub, shares her insight on the imminent NHS Improvement Framework after she attended a webinar with National Director of Improvement for NHS England and NHS Improvement, Hugh McCaughey.