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According to Brown, this leaves expectations unclear and can undermine trust, engagement, and performance
Why can avoiding a difficult conversation to be "nice" can be unkind?
This can be issued prior to the official approval of the appointment or promotion
What are offer letters?
A team member approaches you privately and says they want to submit an anonymous report about a colleague, but they are afraid of backlash. They also express fear that their identity will be discovered.
What is reassurance of WCM’s commitment to anonymity and explicitly reminds the team of non‑retaliation protections, while directing them to the Office of Compliance for support?
Dr. BC, a Senior Surgeon, was reported for yelling at a colleague in a public hallway and later denied the severity of the behavior. A potential pattern of unprofessional behavior impacting workplace culture.
What is the primary concern from a progressive discipline perspective?
A range of conduct that may include repeated boundary violations, inappropriate conduct, overt conduct, and serious offenses involving a patient as outlined in the Allegations of Sexual Misconduct Policy?
What is prohibited conduct?
A team member repeatedly misses an expectation that their leader has never clearly explained, they acknowledge the lack of clarity, explain the expectation directly, and discuss what meeting looks like.
What is "Clear is Kind"?
Continued receipt of sufficient extramural funds, continued fulfillment of qualifications/performances, programmatic needs of department and/or hospital, maintenance of a visa status with employment authorization
What are appropriate conditions for renewal of an academic appointment?
You learn that a staff member who recently participated in an investigation as a witness is suddenly being excluded from meetings by their supervisor. You’re unsure if intentional retaliation is happening, but the situation seems suspicious
What is immediately document the concern, and initiate a conversation with HR?
During a surgical procedure, Dr. BC made physical contact (described as pushing or elbowing) with a colleague while expressing frustration. Whether similar behavior has been previously documented.
What is the level of corrective action?
Keeping information confidential to the extent feasible while allowing a prompt and thorough assessment and investigation.
What happens after a report is made with the Allegation of Sexual Misconduct policy?
During a difficult team conversation, participants become defensive. Stay curious, acknowledge your own contribution, listen openly and take a break wit a commitment to return if needed.
What is Brown's approach to a "Rumble"?
Only offer letter for investigators require candidates to agree to the University Inventions and Related Property Rights Policy
A junior faculty member shares with you that their supervisor reacts negatively whenever they suggest ideas or raise concerns about fairness. You are the senior leader responsible for both. You listen to and acknowledge the faculty member’s concerns, affirm that you take them seriously, and help determine appropriate next steps while remaining involved as the senior leader
What is Prime?
After multiple reported incidents (yelling, physical interaction, and unprofessional response to scheduling changes), leadership issues a summary memo outlining expectations and required actions. To document concerns and provide an opportunity for corrective improvement.
What is the primary purpose of corrective action framework?
A range of behaviors involving a patient that exploits the inherent power imbalance between healthcare providers and recipients of healthcare services
What defines prohibited conduct involving a patient?