Internal Work
Leading in Complex Systems
Our work in Leadership Development has been an evolving process with us participating in training on developing leadership within systems of care within childrens’ behavioral health, leadership development within community based organizations, and developing the capacity of emerging leaders in behavioral health in addressing health disparities. As we move into [...]
Putting Theory to Practice with the CLAS Standards – A Tool
The US Department of Health Services has developed the Enhanced CLAS (culturally and linguistically appropriate services) Standards to provide guidance to organizations. The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations. [...]
Collaboration Continuum Dashboard
We are told to collaborate. We know that the people we serve, are often served by other groups. We also know our community could be better served if we worked together in a more effective manner. Many are familiar with a continuum that shows the varied ways in which groups [...]
The Purpose for Vision
Senge in his 1990 seminal book, The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of The Learning Organization describes clearly the importance of a vision. When there is a genuine vision, people excel and learn, not because they are told to, but because they want to. The practice of shared vision [...]