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As I reflect on this unprecedented time in history that we are experiencing with the global COVID‐19 pandemic, I observe that the strength and creativity required of healthcare teams everywhere have been challenged and are to be celebrated. This edition of International Practice Development in Health and Social Care has transpired during this season. The chapters unfold as authentic ‘word portraits’ from the contributors’ practice to form a collage of the ways that healthcare responds in myriad contexts.

Within its pages, application of practice development across the life span and care continuum advocates for the voice of vulnerable members of our communities. Theory and courage merge to provide frameworks and approaches that align with individual practitioners’ values, and identity and indigenous knowledge are honoured as foundations of person centredness for individuals, teams and organisations.

Growing a workforce that thrives as it meets the needs of the people it serves requires vision, leadership and a relational participatory culture that is agile and can respond to increasing demands and complexity at all levels. Skilled facilitation enables growth to be cultivated and fractured aspects of team culture to be resolved, providing an environment of wellbeing and self‐care.

This edition is a compelling narrative of experience and theory within a global context, woven together to provide a pathway towards a values‐based journey of flourishing for healthcare recipients, practitioners, teams and organisations.

Cheryl Atherfold

Deputy Chief Nurse, Waikato District Health Board,

Percival Flats, Hamilton, New Zealand