About the Workshop
Island Health is excited to host Dr. Tom Lloyd and Dr. Dawn Martin for a new virtual learning workshop. The workshop aims to equip new medical leaders with the skills to promote and encourage psychologically safe environments in the workplace.
The workshop is open to medical staff who have transitioned into leadership roles within the last 18 months. This learning opportunity is co-funded via the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Physician Psychological and Physical Safety. The workshop consists of four, 2-hour, virtual education sessions. Participants can join one of two cohorts in 2025: May or September. Medical staff members will be compensated at sessional rates while attending the workshop sessions.
As a workshop participant, you will learn how to:
- Explore and enhance your own self, relational, situational and organizational-awareness.
- Develop practical strategies for building and managing diverse relationships in a healthcare setting.
- Explore strategies for managing self care, including boundary setting.
- Identify strategies for building clarity and safety in teams.
- Apply skills to manage leadership relationships, manage unprofessional behaviour in those you lead, and lead change in your teams.
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Workshop Dates for 2025
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New medical leaders have the option of joining one of the two cohorts below. All workshop sessions are delivered virtually. Cohorts cover identical content.
Session
Cohort One
Cohort Two
1
May 14th 18.00 – 20.00
September 9th 18.00 – 20.00
2
May 21st 18.00 – 20.00
September 16th 18.00 – 20.00
3
May 28th 18.00 – 20.00
September 23rd 18.00 – 20.00
4
June 4th 18.00 – 20.00
September 30th 18.00 – 20.00
Cohort 1 Follow Up Sessions Cohort 2 Follow Up Sessions 1 June 25th 18:00-19:30 October 28th 18:00-19:30 2 July 16th 18:00-19:30 November 25th 18:00-19:30 3 August 27th 18:00-19:30 January 6th 18:00-19:30 -
Session Outline
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Session
Content
Session 1
Self-Awareness
- Exploring your personal narrative
- Reviewing the “5 Big Personality Types”
- Understanding your values and possible triggers
- Commonly held beliefs about role and responsibilities
- Recognizing blind spots
- Stress indicators
- Setting boundaries
Session 2
Relational Awareness
- Promoting successful interactions
- Understanding “Judgement Frameworks”
- The importance of listening
- Helpful phrases for effective communication
- Successful feedback
Session 3
Situational Awareness
- Psychological safety
- Strategies for contributing to team success
- Culture, communication, and trust
- Creating and contributing to successful meetings
Session 4
Organizational Awareness and Leadership
- Managing up and communicating with those above you
- Managing unprofessional behaviour in those you lead
- Managing change in your teams
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How to Register for a Workshop Cohort
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Save your spot early! Email MedStaffPrograms@islandhealth.ca with your preferred cohort. Workshops are offered on a first come, first served basis. There are 15 spots in each cohort.