Pottering with purpose: The quiet power of workplace culture (LVS25)

In a world full of buzzwords and burnout, it's tempting to believe that workplace culture can be fixed with pizza Fridays and a ping-pong table. But real culture - the kind that holds a team together in crisis and carries them through the tough days - runs much deeper. In this talk, independent practice owner and SPVS board member Kate shares how she cultivates a culture that’s both hardworking and light-hearted, by simply ‘pottering about’: being present, listening deeply, and tending to team dynamics with care. Through practical examples like a suggestion-box-turned-PAWSITIVITY Board and personality-based team building, Kate offers a refreshing, real-world look at what culture actually means on the ground - and how it needs constant attention, not just good intentions. Whether you're leading a team or trying to revive a tired one, this session will leave you inspired to build something quietly powerful.

Speakers

Kate Higgins, BVetMed MRCVS, Owner and Director - Village Vets Formbyd

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Presented at LVS 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025, 10:00-10:30, Modern Veterinary Practice Theatre