====== Team Input ======

**Definition:**  
[[Team]] input is the active involvement of all team [[member]]s in contributing [[idea]]s, [[feedback]], [[concern]]s, or [[suggestion]]s during clinical, administrative, or strategic [[decision-making]].

==== Importance ====
  * Encourages inclusive, well-informed decisions.
  * Improves team morale and ownership.
  * Promotes early identification of risks or inefficiencies.
  * Fosters interprofessional collaboration.
  * Drives [[innovation]] and [[quality improvement]].

==== When to Encourage Team Input ====
  * During protocol or workflow redesign
  * In morbidity & mortality reviews
  * During daily huddles or rounds
  * In staff meetings or debriefings
  * While planning teaching or academic activities

==== Example ====
> Operating room technicians highlight gaps in instrument availability. Their input leads to a revised surgical tray checklist, reducing delays and frustration.

==== Barriers to Effective Input ====
  * Rigid hierarchies
  * Time pressure or rushed meetings
  * Fear of reprisal or being ignored
  * Lack of follow-up on suggestions

==== Strategies to Encourage Input ====
  * Flatten hierarchies during team discussions.
  * Create safe, structured spaces (e.g. suggestion boxes, anonymous surveys).
  * Acknowledge and act on valid contributions.
  * Ensure diverse roles are represented in decision-making.

==== Related Pages ====
  * [[democratic_leadership_style]]
  * [[psychological_safety]]
  * [[communication_culture]]
  * [[feedback_culture]]