Can “YES And” Medical Improv Help When We Need to Say “No”?
Why setting-limits is an important communication skill. How "YES AND" Medical Improv is a teaching modality for developing and practicing it.
Understanding the Emotional Risks in Speaking Up & Listening!
The more we understand how complex good communication and conduct are, the better we will be able to create positive change.
“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…
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…
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…