Devon Berry, nursing leader, on organizational leadership

The world of social media has made every person, regardless of station in life, a publisher. Devon Berry, prior associate dean of nursing, has embraced this opportunity and posts regularly on social media platforms such as Linkedin, Instagram, Facebook, Medium, and his own blog site. As a professional in the world of nursing education, Devon often uses these platforms to share his thoughts on organizational life. As the previous Executive Associate Dean at the Oregon Health and Science University, Berry developed a background in operational, programmatic, and strategic leadership.

Sharing thoughts and observations on organizational leadership is a privilege for nurse Devon Berry. Berry’s short posts, videos, and longer articles are focused on nurturing success and satisfaction. Success and satisfaction, says Devon Berry, prior nursing associate dean, are two key elements needed for the people in an organization to thrive. Satisfaction is generally derived from a sense of meaning, purpose, or value in work and the workplace. Success is related to one’s ability to make progress and achieve goals. Because so much time is spent in working environments, Berry contends that being satisfied and successful at work can greatly impact quality of life.

Dr. Berry believes that if a leader wants to serve their organization well, they will focus on the satisfaction and success of the organization’s employees. If an organization is well-aligned to its mission and understands where its vision is leading it, Berry believes that successful and satisfied people will often be able to accomplish strategic objectives with very little direct oversight. Such an environment spins off many unearned benefits.