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Are You Building Borg? Why Training Patient Partners Isn't Usually the Answer
Though I'm more of an old-school Trekkie, I did catch Star Trek: The Next Generation a few times in university. In it the Borg are an alien species collective where everyone thinks with one central brain. Their mantra? "We are Borg. You will be assimilated. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile".Â
That's what I've felt when I've been part of certain (and not all) engagements

Pam Stoik
12 minutes ago6 min read


Manageable Chunks: From Teaching in Tokyo to Training and Change Management
...the idea of teaching English in "manageable chunks" taught me a lot about how humans navigate new territory and, over the years, also see how this concept applies to idea development and transformation.

Pam Stoik
Nov 214 min read


Does Your Business Meeting Need a Shark?
In health and not-for-profit organizations, polite agreement can almost be an art form. People nod thoughtfully, say "great point" settling for vague commitments that help no one and being nice gets confused with being effective.
The problem with terminal politeness? It kills good ideas and lets bad ones survive. When lives and communities depend on your decisions, you can't afford solutions developed through groupthink or complacency.

Pam Stoik
Nov 173 min read


Enhancing Patient Focus and Engagement with Proven Strategies
Patient focus can sometimes feel like a buzzword . But it’s not just jargon. It’s the foundation of good care, positive outcomes care and meaningful change.
So, how do we really boost patient engagement and make it stick?

Pam Stoik
Nov 145 min read


Lessons from Lilith Fair on Innovation and LeadershipÂ
Lilith Fair may be creeping up on 30 but the innovation lessons of this ground-breaking all-female music concert are still relevant.

Pam Stoik
Nov 133 min read


When Things Go Wrong: Leadership Mistakes of Handling Mishaps
Whether in government or in business, navigating mishaps is the foundation upon which good leadership and innovation is built.
And yet, we're seeing a troubling pattern emerge in leadership circles where the instinct to defend overshadows the wisdom to listen, learn, and adapt.

Pam Stoik
Nov 113 min read
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