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mayj11_2 — 2025-06-05 19:55:48 UTC

Everyone has similar goals and concerns, even working in different areas.

2025-06-05 19:56:11 UTC

We were all from different sections and echoing the same responses to questions.

2025-06-05 19:56:28 UTC

Over the last year we've grown together.

2025-06-05 19:56:48 UTC

We found that as a group we all had encountered inefficient processes that we are forced to follow to satisfy other parties.

2025-06-05 19:56:56 UTC

We all have to answer to departments that don't know the details of our work but make decisions that directly impact our projects/tasks.

scottk231 — 2025-06-05 19:57:02 UTC

Inclusivity, awareness and communication!

2025-06-05 19:57:17 UTC

community is energizing! we need more spaces to come together to lean into being a part of something bigger.

2025-06-05 19:57:26 UTC

All of us share the same goal of wanting to be a part of communications so we can better assist the people we serve

2025-06-05 19:57:29 UTC

We all desire collaboration with each other and more easeful + effective collaboration with others. It will 100% require frequent and intentional conversations with each other to understand what we all need and how we can all help each other!

maureenmwelch — 2025-06-05 19:57:39 UTC

Better cross division communication about planned or aspirational IT changes (changes in MCIR, rules engine procurement) might help us be more proactive in solving downstream problems

2025-06-05 19:57:43 UTC

Be proactive to reach out and share experiences and lessons even if you aren't sure if it will help

2025-06-05 19:57:46 UTC

We all have the same love for public health!

2025-06-05 19:57:59 UTC

Many of us going through growing pains and trying to document policies and procedures.

2025-06-05 19:58:04 UTC

We would love to see more pooling of resources and sharing

2025-06-05 19:58:10 UTC

We are a passionate and adaptable team, driven by a shared commitment to advancing public health and creating meaningful, lasting impact <3

2025-06-05 19:58:28 UTC

Opportunity to learn about Public Health and the impact of the work

2025-06-05 19:58:38 UTC

documenting our growth and processes

2025-06-05 19:58:52 UTC

Cross-collaboration is more important now than ever as we are facing cuts in funding/staffing.

2025-06-05 19:58:52 UTC

Would like more cross-training throughout MDSS would help with writing the budget and funding

2025-06-05 19:59:16 UTC

there is an overarching powerlessness. But we find grounding in our teams.

2025-06-05 19:59:20 UTC

This would have been a more effective meeting AFTER the layoff announcements.

2025-06-05 19:59:38 UTC

We need to have more small group "sessions" to learn about existing synergies. Those may be non-technical or technical.

2025-06-05 19:59:44 UTC

We're trying to find stability in constant change (and challenging circumstances).

2025-06-05 20:00:06 UTC

Better communication is needed across the division. We have similar goals, are working on similar projects, but don't there is a lack of collaboration because of the communication silos.

2025-06-05 20:00:23 UTC

We can share experiences of what we have gone through with change.

2025-06-05 20:00:30 UTC

Opportunity to be a part of discussions regarding new systems, to provide feedback on concerns over current systems, to ensure they don't continue into the new system.

2025-06-05 20:00:36 UTC

Schedule meetings to collaborate on processes, share current information and provide deadline reminders.

2025-06-05 20:01:10 UTC

meeting like this every quarter

2025-06-05 20:01:41 UTC

Would be so helpful if these meetings were quarterly. SO MUCH info that is missed/miss-interpreted/miss-communicated.\

why don't we have this for just asking/answering questions?

nyew1 — 2025-06-05 20:04:44 UTC

Takeaways:

1. What is one thing your team wishes other knew?

a. Hope to share and better understand the value of our individual projects; Staff with an understanding of strategic plans and objectives can have a further reaching impact if given trust and expectations from leadership

2. What common goals do our teams have?

a. Make processes more efficient to create effective workflows and protect the health of our communities

3. What is one challenge your team is facing now?

a. Uncertainty about the future for ourselves and our programs

4. Where is there an opportunity for support or collaboration?

a. Suggestion box on efficiencies

b. How to braid and support funding and services (for example: user support services – one place to contact for assistance for all programs, referrals, etc.)

c. Collaborate with PMs and MPHI to work with the financial analysts to better understand funding requirements and reporting, amendment cycles, etc.