Leading Teams Under Pressure
How to rally your team to make a difference in a burned out, disconnected world.
The Issue
We can all agree that thriving teams produce contagious commitment, minimal turnover, and better outcomes. While there is a host of barriers that we all know exist, the real issue is that neither making people more resilient nor blaming the organization will produce solutions that last.
The Imminent Threat
Our culture has shifted from Hero-Centric to Victim-Centric. People no longer say with aspiration, "She's my hero, I want to be like that!" Rather, they look at those who are struggling and say, "Well, at least I'm not that bad."
In our competitive world, engagement is no longer enough.
Social media gives people the illusion that they are connected and having fulfilling relationships.
However, at both work and home, people are more disconnected, discouraged, and disengaged than ever.
The Tremendous Cost
Dysfunctional teams lead to increased turnover.
When resources are scarce, those who become disengaged consume more resources.
Disengagement costs the US up to $605 Billion each year!
Customer Satisfaction Declines
Research shows that when your teams are burned out:
Errors increase.
Interactions suffer.
Sales decline.
Morale evaporates
Productivity drops
The Complex System
This isn't going to be easy. People are struggling to learn to thrive in our rapidly paced world. Loneliness is at an all time high globally. Leaders need the tools to teach them how to rapidly adapt while building a vibrant team.
It's Not About Engagement
There's been a lot of talk about engagement. Common engagement tools such as the Gallup Q12 primarily measure how people "feel" about where they work. Engagement is no longer enough. In order to make a lasting difference, it is going to take a lot more than just feelings.
Change is impossible without investment, vision, and ownership
To be successful in this high-pressure environment, teams need to be invested. To thrive in these turbulent times, people need to approach their work with sense of ownership and vision. We need people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and make an impact. Ownership requires the right mindset.
Keynote Description:
“I was, quite simply, on the edge of my seat during the entire talk.”
AVP Pediatrics & Obstetrics
HCA
Forged in the trenches of some of the greatest international disasters of our time, Dr. Diamond’s insights equip leaders to overcome tremendous pressure and make an impact when it matters most.
Ponder this: How would the teams look in your organization if, rather than being burned out, they were on fire! If rather than complaining they took ownership and overcame obstacles when times got tough.
With jaw dropping stories from the global disaster scene, Dr. Diamond's keynotes reveal the strategies he uses to get work done when it matters most. With the right mindset and trench-tested tools, people renew their passion, roll up their sleeves, and make a difference that impacts teams and transforms culture. Without the right mindset, programs and policies will not lead to lasting change. It used to be all about resilience. Now it is all about unstoppable performance based on the Thriver’s Mindset .
Participants come away with:
Practical tools to avoid burnout and stay engaged despite tremendous pressure.
Insights how to transform “victim” team members into fully engaged and productive team members.
The mindset that will equip teams to create a culture of heroes.
New insights that strengthen the junctions between teams and transform culture.
Workshop Description
This hands-on workshop equips leaders with practical tools to solve problems under pressure when resources are scarce but results matter. Learn how disaster professionals rapidly respond to get meaningful work done when the infrastructure has collapsed and resources are slim. This customized workshop is not a workshop filled with fluff. Get ready to dig in and prepare to learn.
Dan Diamond, MD
Learn to excel under extreme pressure from someone who has led teams into some of the most intense international disasters of our time. Dr. Dan Diamond came back from the trenches of Katrina with a burning question: “How is it that some people become unstoppable?” What he has discovered drives motivation, increases engagement and empowers healthcare organizations from the inside out. He is the author of Beyond Resilience: Trench Tested Tools to Thrive Under Pressure.
Dr. Diamond has a passion for equipping people to perform under pressure. He has responded to a variety of international disasters. Most recently he responded to the typhoon in the Philippines and he served as the Medical Director for Medical Teams International’s First Response Team to Haiti. Following Hurricane Katrina, he played a strategic role as Director of the Mass Casualty Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Center. He has been interviewed on CNN, Larry King Live and Anderson Cooper. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Past-President of NSA Northwest.
What Leaders Have to Say:
“You wowed the group. We are still debriefing from your work with us. I feel so energized – even more than before and excited about our future. I think a follow-up group session with you would be great ”
-- Jennifer Gorman, MD Chief of Subspecialty Medicine, The Polyclinic
“Dan brought extraordinary value to our organization…. He spent the time to understand our business and find just the right approach to make his presentation truly relevant to our needs. …Everyone was engaged, moved and challenged to collaborate in ways we hadn’t before. …We were able to walk away with tools that we can apply throughout the year for tangible results. The value he brought has far exceeded our expectations.”
-- Melissa Cole, Sr. Manager of Training & Development, Egencia - An Expedia Company
“I recommend Dr. Diamond’s workshops to any organization that is going through change and needs leaders to understand their role in making change happen. We have had Dan present to our senior level leadership and middle manager leadership. People were inspired by his message. Many commented how he got them to think outside the box and at the same time provided them with tools that they can use in new or difficult situations. I am happy to serve as a reference anytime.
-- Elaine Couture, Regional Chief Executive, Providence Health Care
“Dr. Diamond captivates audiences of any size with his spot-on insights, humor, and contagious enthusiasm. I would highly recommend him as a speaker… His talks are insightful, solution-oriented, and empower the audience to take action.”
-- Meredith Abreu Ressi, President, Manhattan Research
“I had the great fortune to hear Dan Diamond speak at a recent leadership seminar held at Providence Health Care. Dan is an extraordinary communicator, and his presentation inspired me to think differently, to have courage, and to confront problems in health care by challenging the way we might first consider issues. His toolkit of “Triage Thinking” filled with dynamic and provocative insights should be at the fingertips of all health care leaders desiring to make a profound and lasting difference. We are on the precipice of transforming health care in the most positive and revolutionary way, and results from Dan’s insights can be replicated with great success! Thank you for such a phenomenal experience!!”
-- Donna L. Radcliff MSN, RN, CDE, Regional Senior Director, Providence Health Care
“Dr. Dan Diamond… I mean, these are the heroes of this story… It`s the people on the ground who are here, who just said, You know what? I see a need. Let`s do it…. These are the people whose stories need to be told and, you know, sung from the rooftops.”
-- Anderson Cooper, CNN