Here's how you can foster resilience in healthcare teams for enhanced performance.

1. Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members to build a supportive environment. 2. Provide opportunities for professional development and skills training to enhance confidence and adaptability. 3. Implement stress management programs and wellness initiatives to support mental and physical well-being. 4. Celebrate achievements and milestones to boost morale and motivation within the team. 5. Foster a culture of learning from setbacks and mistakes, emphasizing growth and continuous improvement. 6. Lead by example with transparent and empathetic leadership, promoting resilience through challenging times.

To foster resilience in healthcare teams and enhance performance, focus on creating a supportive environment where open communication and collaboration are encouraged. Provide continuous professional development opportunities and ensure everyone has access to the necessary resources and support systems.

To foster resilience in healthcare teams for enhanced performance, several strategies can be employed: 1. Communicate Empathetically. 2. Determine Sources of Distress. 3. Normalize Help-Seeking Behavior. 4. Prioritize Wellness. 5. Design a Formal Peer Support Program. 6. Measure and Share Results. 7. Organizational Support. 8. Leadership Example. 9. Training and Education. 10. Cultural Environment: Create a cultural environment where workers feel empowered to ask for what they need. This includes explicit and non-explicit systems that support self-care and work-life balance. By implementing these strategies, healthcare teams can build resilience and improve their performance during challenging times.

One thing I have learnt is that trust can be learned and it is a strategic business advantage to have it so investing in it makes economic sense as well. The myth that you either have it or not and there is nothing you can do about it has crippled many leaders and organisations. Trust can be built and the results are worth it.

One thing I found useful for the time pressed health professionals is to have snackable learning whereby small chunks of skills are shared to empower them. These "snacks" of wisdom are easy to read and apply resulting in them being applied. Knowledge is not power unless applied and good intentions are not good enough unless applied. It is vital that whatever is learnt is then applied in day to day practice in order for the participants to benefit from the training.

In my experience, supportive leadership plays a pivotal role in building resilience within healthcare teams. Leaders who remain calm and positive under pressure serve as a stabilizing influence, helping their teams navigate challenges with confidence. Accessibility is key; being available to offer guidance and support fosters a sense of security and trust. It's also important to proactively recognize and address signs of stress and fatigue among team members, providing resources and interventions as needed.

Having psychological safety in the team or organization allows for the team members to feel safe to make mistakes , admit their mistakes and learn from them and also be able to make contributions and even challenge the status quo. Having that psychological safety leads to high performance as they say feedback is the breakfast of champions. Feedback must be invited , expected , welcomed , valued and promptly acted upon to encourage more of it.