Beth Boynton, RN, MS, CP, Author at Boynton Improv Education

“Radical Acceptance”; Simple Activity – Profound Individual & Team Development

Interestingly, I tried your ‘radical acceptance’ with a group of about 15 people midway through a long meeting today. Much to my surprise they engaged with it, enjoyed it and…

Announcing New Program: Game Changing Team Development for Healthcare Leaders

What if ... You had a simple tool that could be used to help healthcare staff build positive relationships, boost morale, improve communication, and manage stress?

Healthcare Leaders Are Up to Bat!

By Beth Boynton, Jim Mecir, & Ellen Schnur If Only Healthcare Teams Were Like Machines Wouldn’t it be nice if healthcare was a simple, mechanical system like a baseball pitching…

Want More Engagement on Discussion Boards?

By Ellen Schnur & Beth Boynton, RN, MS, CP Discussion Boards can be a key factor in fostering student engagement and motivation, according to a Wiley University article by Danny…

Core Competencies of Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) & Medical Improv!

We've known for over two decades now, how vital effective and respectful communication, teamwork and leadership are! All involve soft skills that inform our interactions and as I discuss in…

Develop Listening Skills with Medical Improv

The first listening workshop I designed was over 20 years ago. I was an occupational health nurse at a manufacturing company and asked to present to managers. Senior leaders wanted…

Healthcare Teams or Pitching Machines?

By Beth Boynton, Jim Mecir, & Ellen Schnur If Only Healthcare Teams Were Like Pitching Machines! Wouldn’t it be nice if healthcare was a simple, mechanical system like a baseball…

How’s the Trust on Your Team?

Co-Authors Nurse/Author/Consultant, Beth Boynton, RN, MS, CP Former Major League Baseball Player & New York Hall of Famer, Jim Mecir Do you trust your team? Do you feel like everyone…

Snap shots of two women going from inferior and superior poses to mutual dignity.

Teach Dignity-Prevent Violence!

As a nurse, consultant, and author of several books on communication and leadership in healthcare, I’ve been teaching soft skills like empathy, confidence, self-awareness, and perspective-taking for about 20 years.…

YES AND-A Medical Improv Tutorial

How Does Yes And Work? The best way to understand the power of Yes And is to experience and talk about it with a friend, colleague, or classmate. Instructions Here’s a step…