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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from...
Galatians 6:2- "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
And From
Fr. Alexander Elchaninov- "There are no chance meetings: either God sends us the person we need, or we are sent to someone by God, unbeknownst by us."
These quotes show the value of Collaboration across Teams. Departmental Collaboration is a great way to live Compassion, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Compassion, and take a closer look at how Collaboration brings it to life.
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Compassion means...
Collaboration across teams
Collaboration across teams means groups of people pooling their strengths and insights to achieve a common purpose.
So let's ask ourselves this question...
Do I, and does my team, look for ways to collaborate with other teams and departments?
I'd like to invite us all to make Collaboration a reality in our lives today by...
Identifying a team or department and then meeting with them to explore how to best collaborate.
Collaboration Across Teams isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Compassion in our heritage...
Did you know that a valet driver from CHRISTUS St Vincent is ready for whatever his coworkers need? At the first CSV drive-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, the valet driver volunteered to be a runner and drive a golf cart to pick up and drop off vaccines & to deliver food and water to Associates – essentially responding to the needs of everyone who could not leave their assignment during the clinic.
Jesus, you are ready to help me at every moment. My heart wants to be like yours and respond to the needs I see throughout the day. Please help me say 'yes' and be ready to ask how I can help my colleagues, who are also trying their best to live out the mission of our ministry. Amen.
Galatians 6:2- "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
And From
Fr. Alexander Elchaninov- "There are no chance meetings: either God sends us the person we need, or we are sent to someone by God, unbeknownst by us."
Compassion
Compassion means, Service in a spirit of empathy, love, and concern
Collaboration across teams
Collaboration across teams means groups of people pooling their strengths and insights to achieve a common purpose.
Do I, and does my team, look for ways to collaborate with other teams and departments?
Identifying a team or department and then meeting with them to explore how to best collaborate.
Did you know that a valet driver from CHRISTUS St Vincent is ready for whatever his coworkers need? At the first CSV drive-up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, the valet driver volunteered to be a runner and drive a golf cart to pick up and drop off vaccines & to deliver food and water to Associates – essentially responding to the needs of everyone who could not leave their assignment during the clinic.
Jesus, you are ready to help me at every moment. My heart wants to be like yours and respond to the needs I see throughout the day. Please help me say 'yes' and be ready to ask how I can help my colleagues, who are also trying their best to live out the mission of our ministry. Amen.
