“ The best all staff forum I ’ ve been too since being with Merri for 10 years .”
“ Having the opportunity to learn more about the programs and teams at Merri and the amazing work everyone does . Also the mindfulness activity , quiz and raffle were super fun .”
“ It was great to see the breadth of services available and get a taste of what they provide .”
“ I learned a lot , and interacted with many new people .”
– 98 % grew their knowledge of Merri Health , including valuable insights into committees , projects and opportunities to get involved
– 96 % said it gave opportunity to meet and connect with staff in other areas
– 96 % would attend another forum in the future
– successfully communicated Merri ’ s key strategic pillars , aligning staff with Merri ’ s long-term goals and vision
Where can we improve ?
increase planning and implementation time to maintain high quality
allocate additional project coordination resources to reduce strain on organising staff balancing core business
improve sound quality in large spaces to ensure inclusivity for all
What ’ s next ?
exploring running Be Merri Staff Forum conference-style again in Q4 2023 / 24 following exceptional positive feedback
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