Managers Memo

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. —Jack Welch

February 2024

With the influx of new starters in 2024, it’s imperative for us as leaders, managers, and supervisors to set up our teams for success.

December 2023

This year has again had an extraordinary impact on our people, our workforce and patients, the community, and, of course, the economy.

November 2023

High employee engagement is known to create a positive, collaborative, and harmonious work environment

September 2023

The Have Your Say reminder and support available

August 2023

The Have Your Say staff survey results are in!

June 2023

As we end the financial year and embark upon another, it is timely to pause and reflect, refresh, and reset.

Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer
Welcome to Metro North’s second edition of the bi-monthly Managers Memo, aimed at supporting you on your leadership journey with us. We received your feedback about February’s inaugural edition, and ...
What’s new
Have Your Say survey goes live next month!
Just in time learning
Programs to improve your leadership skills
Health equity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recruitment Resources, an update from Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Sherry Holzapfel , new scrubs and important dates.
Manager tips
Flexible Work Arrangements, TMS and IWFM – what you need to know!
Leadership resources
Featured articles: Three ways to build a sense of belonging at work, Finding happiness for you and for your teams at work PLUS April Leadership videos
Learning and wellbeing – for your and your team
Find out about the Leadership Essentials for Managers Program, Last Impressions exit survey, Medical Leadership Intensive Program and other wellbeing and development for managers and their staff.
Leader in the spotlight
The People and Culture team recently had an opportunity to speak with Perry Judd, about his leadership and becoming the TPCH Director of Allied Health in Metro North Health.

Message from the Chief People and Culture Officer
Welcome to Metro North’s first edition of the bi-monthly Manager Memo, aimed at supporting you to be a successful manager and leader.
Manager Orientation Program
Your Manager Orientation Program consists of a host of initiatives, information and resources available to you, helping you feel confident to be the best leader you can be.
What’s new
New Just in Time HR Fundamentals sessions available to all line managers
Yarns with Sherry
Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Sherry Holzapfel will attend Metro North Health facilities bi-monthly to yarn with staff.
Leadership programs for you
Programs to improve your leadership skills
Leadership resources
Featured Podcast: Dare to Lead Podcast with Brene Brown and Top Leadership Articles for 2022
Wellbeing – for you and your team
Articles on Benestar and new sessions designed to give you effective strategies that support individual and team success
Manager reminder
Do you understand your obligations as a manager when it comes to conflicts of interest and secondary employment?
Leader in the spotlight
Adjunct Professor Alanna Geary talks about the highs and lows of her leadership experience. The People and Culture team recently had an opportunity to speak with Alanna about her time ...