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As the post-pandemic work landscape evolves, Working老牛影视 will share stories of how individuals, schools, departments and units build a positive culture at Duke with our Forward Together series.

A digital sign.
Duke Anesthesiology shouts out good work by faculty and staff with "Fist Bumps" that appear in department newsletters, on a special website and on digital screens in team workspaces. Photo by Stephen Schramm.

January 21, 2025

Lifting Spirits One Fist Bump at a Time

Duke Anesthesiology uses digital shoutouts as a way to nourish positive culture

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A collage of PRMO employees
Clockwise from top left, new mom Satora Davis felt love from her remote colleagues, a PRMO team put together a cookbook, Chicago-based employee Tricia McGinn visited Duke's campus, and PRMO colleagues volunteered together.

August 14, 2024

Teams that Coordinate Health System's Billing Flourish Remotely

The Patient Revenue Management Organization finds creative ways to stay close

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A group of people gather around a person directing a tour on the 老牛影视 campus
Associate Professor John Board, center in blue shirt and khaki pants, leads a campus tour for the Office of Information Technology in April 2024. Photo by Travis Stanley

July 1, 2024

An Insider Tour of Duke

Associate Chief Information Officer John Board imparts 46 years of campus knowledge while he helps Office of Information Technology colleagues bond

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Katelyn Thomas and Amanda Riggins.
Katelyn Thomas, left, and Amanda Riggins, right, helped develop the idea of calling the Duke Urgent Care Hillsborough team the Hillsborough Honey Bees. Photo by Stephen Schramm.

February 19, 2024

A Buzzworthy Mascot Brings Team Spirit to Patient Care

Duke Urgent Care Hillsborough team draws inspiration from bees

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A collage of fun Pratt events
From ugly sweater runs, to concerts and free coffee, the Pratt School of Engineering has tried to build its culture through fun gatherings. Photos courtesy of the Pratt School of Engineering.

July 19, 2023

Forward Together: Laughter and Ugly Sweaters Build Bonds at Pratt

With fun events, the Pratt School of Engineering creates connections among staff, faculty and students

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colleagues at work
The Duke Blood Cancer Center鈥檚 Jennifer Frith, left, and Mary Beth Christen, right, are part of a team that encourages growth and fellowship. Photo by Stephen Schramm.

April 24, 2023

Forward Together: Building a Culture of Encouragement

By supporting a colleague鈥檚 growth, Duke Blood Cancer Center creates a spirit of togetherness

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Locks mounted on the wall.
Locks mounted on the wall honor databases compiled by teams at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Photo by Stephen Schramm.

February 8, 2023

Forward Together: Locking in Team Culture

Duke Clinical Research Institute builds a lasting tradition around celebrating milestone moments

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