South Piedmont AHEC

From Colleagues to Collaborators: Boosting Connection & Engagement at Work

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Target Audience

Healthcare leaders, Managers, Supervisors, Coordinators, Educators, Clinicians, Team leads, Administrators, Directors, Professionals

Description

Strong workplace relationships are the foundation of high-performing teams. In this interactive session, participants will explore the key drivers of staff engagement and the powerful role that connection plays in team success. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to strengthen relationships, build trust, and foster a culture of collaboration. Whether you're leading a department or contributing to a team, this session offers tools to enhance engagement and create a more connected, resilient workforce.

By attending the From Colleagues to Collaborators: Boosting Connection & Engagement at Work offered by South Piedmont Area Health Education Center participants may earn up to 1.0 ACHE Qualifying Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Please note you will have to self report your participation in this course to receive credit.

Faculty
Dr. Lisa M. Foster, DNP, RN, NPD-BC

Dr. Lisa Foster brings over 38 years of frontline healthcare experience and more than two decades teaching professionals across a variety of clinical and educational settings. She earned a Diploma from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, a BSN from Winston Salem State University, and both a Master’s in Nursing (Education) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Grand Canyon University. In her classes, Dr. Foster blends practical insights with proven strategies to help all healthcare professionals excel in an ever-evolving environment.

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Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event.You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

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Objectives

  • Recognize key drivers of staff engagement and how connection impacts team performance.
  • Apply practical strategies to strengthen relationships, foster trust, and increase engagement in their workplace teams.

Sessions

Status
Open
Date(s)
Apr 16, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
11:45 AM
Credit
0.10 - CEU
1.00 - Contact Hours
1.00 - ACHE Qualified Education
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar

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Apr 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
South Piedmont AHEC
Live Webinar
Emily Barnes

Fees


$35.00
Pre-Registration Fee

Credits


0.10
CEU
1.00
Contact Hours
1.00
ACHE Qualified Education