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Are Performance Reviews Effective? Rethinking Feedback in Human Performance Healthcare Teams
By Karen Finnin
Performance reviews have long been a standard practice in workplaces—including healthcare and high-performance sports settings. But are they effective? Traditional once-a-year performance reviews have been widely criticized for being too infrequent, one-sided, and often stressful. As a result, many organizations are shifting towards continuous, coaching-based feedback to drive better engagement, growth, and performance. For leaders…
Read More Mentorship in Human Performance Healthcare: How to Develop and Support Your Team
By Karen Finnin
Great healthcare teams don’t just happen—they are built. As a leader in human performance healthcare, one of your most important roles is to mentor and develop your team. The best health professionals are not just clinically skilled—they are also engaged, motivated, and continuously learning. Effective mentorship doesn’t mean micromanaging. It’s about providing guidance while fostering…
Read More Creating a Strong Culture in Human Performance Healthcare Teams
By Karen Finnin
In elite sports, a team’s culture can make or break its success—and the same applies to the healthcare teams that support them. A high-functioning healthcare department is more than just a group of skilled professionals. It is a cohesive, engaged, and aligned team where every member contributes to a shared vision of athlete care and…
Read More Building Leadership Capabilities in Human Performance Healthcare
By Karen Finnin
Many leaders in human performance strive for perfection—to have all the answers, make flawless decisions, and maintain control. However, research suggests that effective leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about adaptability, humility, and collaboration. Building leadership in human performance healthcare is therefore far more complex than perfection. In elite sports, where uncertainty, change, and high-pressure decisions are…
Read More The Complexity of Leadership in Human Performance Healthcare
By Karen Finnin
Leadership in human performance healthcare is unlike leadership in other industries. In elite sports, healthcare teams operate in high-stakes, fast-moving environments where athletes, coaches, and medical professionals must collaborate seamlessly. Traditional leadership models—where authority flows from the top down—don’t work in these settings. Instead, leaders in human performance healthcare must balance expertise, adaptability, and collaboration…
Read More Build a High-Quality Human Performance Team for Elite Athletes – Ten Pillars for Success
By Karen Finnin
In elite sport, healthcare teams play a critical role in optimizing athlete performance. However, these teams often face challenges beyond clinical expertise. Leaders of human performance teams are usually skilled health professionals, but they may lack the business, systems, and leadership knowledge required to maximize team efficiency. Without strong leadership and well-defined systems, healthcare teams…
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