UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT IN ANIMAL SHELTERS
Andrea Montaño Hernandez, MVZ
Teamwork vs
Working Group
The Team Structure Tool
SELF-CARE to WE-CARE
THE BALANCE
Resilience requires both:
I Care
(personal responsibility)
We Care
(organizational support)
I CARE
(Self-Care)
You take intentional actions to support your own wellbeing:
Prioritize daily wellness habits (sleep, exercise, nutrition)
Use coping strategies in stressful moments (pause, breathe, step away)
Set boundaries between work and personal life.
Engage in activities that promote well-being and fulfillment
Self-care must be practiced intentionally and consistently
WE CARE
(Organizational Culture)
You create an environment where your team can thrive:
Model self-care behaviors (respect time off, reinforce boundaries)
Create opportunities for connection and shared experiences
Involve team members in meaningful work
Recognize contributions and celebrate successes
Encourage team support and communication
Culture is shaped by what you model and reinforce daily
REFERENCES
Flock. (n.d.). Workplace collaboration: Teams vs. groups. https://blog.flock.com/workplace-collaboration-teams-vs-groups
Small Business - Chron. (n.d.). Types of team project organization. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/types-team-project-organization-46812.html