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The Experience Initiative: Part 6 A New Path Forward (Ben Davis, CEO)

Sue Tetzlaff / Ben Davis Season 3 Episode 109

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In this episode of Culture Change RX, Sue Tetzlaff and Ben Davis discuss the transformative journey, “The Experience Initiative,” of Glencoe Regional Health. They explore the importance of leadership development, establishing a goal cycle, empowering employee-driven teams, and navigating change in a healthcare organization. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive leadership and the significance of self-care in fostering an agile and resilient organizational culture. 

  • The Experience Initiative supports the organization’s aims to be the provider and employer of choice, to keep care local and margins strong.
  • Establishing a goal cycle aligns organizational efforts with strategic priorities.
  • Employee-driven teams foster ownership and engagement in initiatives.
  • Navigating change requires commitment and resilience from leadership.
  • Slowing down and shifting from reactive to proactive can enhance effectiveness and reduce burnout.


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Hi! I’m Sue Tetzlaff. I’m a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.

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