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Illuminating work by Simon Sinek has informed the an opportunity to have their say in a comments box

discussion on purpose, on why. His work, and that of and in discussions with colleagues.

other scholars, has helped frame the conversation at Responses from the PVP Open Houses will be
UHN in the quest to create a purpose statement that incorporated into the final Purpose, Values and
allows every employee to clearly grasp how they fit Principles. We are also looking into other interactive
into the organization and why they matter to it. tools that will seek to get even more participation

There’s an and input

intrinsic This process marks a pivotal from the UHN
passion that community.

exists within moment in the history of UHN. No one disputes
healthcare If done right, it will produce that healthcare
workers and is challenging.

people who join something there’s no reason to And, with those
organizations change for generations to come. demands, there
such as UHN. will inevitably

Many could be frustrations

be working and even times

elsewhere, perhaps more convenient, closer to home, when people ask themselves why they are here, why

better paying. But they come to UHN because its they are doing this.

mission resonates with them and they are bound by It’s during those times that UHN’s Purpose, Values
a commitment to it. They find here something that and Principles can have their biggest impact. If
has them get out of bed in the morning with a spring they can provide clarity around why we exist as an
in their step, brings enthusiasm to their teams and organization, why we are here, engagement will
creates meaning in their work, regardless of the task deepen and there will be a better understanding of
they do. what we do, why it matters and why it’s worthy of

Following the development of a draft Purpose, Values celebrating.
and Principles over the winter, PVP Open Houses
were held earlier this spring for staff, patients and the This process marks a pivotal moment in the history of
broader UHN community to drop in and offer their UHN. If done right, it will produce something there’s
feedback. The turnout was very strong as participants no reason to change for generations to come. And,
completed interactive “dotmocracy” exercises at years from now, when people look upon our purpose
“purpose” and “values” stations, posting on a board statement chiseled into the walls, we can know we
their reaction to statements on display. They also had played a key role in creating it.

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