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What’s your favorite culture change book?
Yesterday the world got its first opportunity to own Bill Thomas’ Tribes of Eden. As we celebrate a new book that’s been inspired by Culture Change advocates, we had to wonder – what book has inspired you? What text would … Continue reading
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Tagged culture change, Dr. Bill Thomas, The Eden Alternative, Tribes of Eden
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Partnering with Regulators for a Better Future in Long Term Care
Is there a time where you found institutional rules and practices getting in the way of an Elder’s quality of life? Have you ever wished you could ask CMS a question to gain clarity on how to best serve an … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season to be Warm, Smart, and Green
During the holidays and always, Green House homes embody warm, smart, and green principles. As discussed in Bill Thomas’ What Are Old People For?, warm organizations are rich in optimism and trust, and exude the spirit of generosity. Doing good … Continue reading
The Power of Language in Culture Change
The institutional “dragon” is too big to swallow in one mouthful. If we really commit to understanding the depth associated with institutional creep (sliding back into medical model practices), it’s important to start small with dragons that are manageable. One such … Continue reading
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Leading a Strengths Revolution
Pop quiz: Write down all of your personal strengths and weaknesses. Have a lopsided list? So did participants at this October’s Leading Age Annual Meeting & IAHSA Global Aging Conference in Washington, DC. Attendees were asked to complete a similar … Continue reading
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Tagged Appreciative Inquiry, Leading Age, Strengths, The Green House Project
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