I need advice . . .

[Doersam, Laurel]

Kerry,

Thanks for your reply.  Oooooh, I'm so inspired by the suggestions I've had
and the generosity of the folks in this community.  Apparently this will be
the first time that the whole Operating Theatre system will be in the room
at one time.  Any other decisions that have been made have been top-down
dictums, and nobody has EVER thought to include housekeeping and equipment
support staff, despite the critical role they play in making things work.
Even understanding the risks involved, I'm leaning toward giving it a whirl,
as long as they'll commit to followup sessions (albeit, I think I'll pitch
for a Saturday session first).

A million thanks to everyone for their help - I'll let y'all know how it
works out (or, indeed, if they can even get it together to do anything at
all).  In the meantime, I've got 1-2 OST events/week planned for the summer
around building supportive communities within the health care system - some
care for the care-givers.  I love this stuff!!!

Laurel.
-----Original Message-----
From: kerry napuk [mailto:k at napuk.demon.co.uk]
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 3:35 AM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: I need advice . . .


Laurel

If you can get the whole operating system in one room (perhaps
including the support people outside the theatre), combine issues and
actions into one session to fit the time (one hour minimum), allowing
convenors to readout and a vote to be taken on priorities.  You can
get it all in two hours, no bother (10 min intro, 20 min marketplace,
60 min session issues and actions, 15 min readout and 15 min vote).

You will need some post event mechanism to implement priorities and
evaluate experience. Ask for volunteers to form a steering group to
implement priorities. Perhaps you should reconvene another OST in 4
weeks time?

It sounds like these people want to sort out their process, so the
good will is there.  Likely that they have not looked at the issues
and possible solutions in a systematic way before.

However, if they are really that concerned, why don't they give up
half a day on a Saturday or a Sunday?  You would make a much greater
impact with four hours than two.  After all it is a small investment
of time for a different and better  future.   Maybe they are
sceptical about what you can achieve and are willing only to bet two
hours?   Also, better you get them away from the pressures of work,
which would be easier on a weekend.

Good luck.

Cheers