That’s the question I encourage my healthcare clients to ask. Traditionally I helped clients develop one-, three-, five-, and ten-year strategies. I don’t do that anymore. Organizations change too quickly. Both technological advancements and their relevance to businesses change too fast, and external global forces tilt the world in unforeseen ways. Now, instead, I concentrateRead more
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The short answer is they don’t believe in them, but Beliefs, Actions, and Results (BAR) offers a new way to think about the environment of the organization—an ecosystem where people embrace risk, and excellence prevails amid fortitude and good judgment. Beliefs reflect those perceptions leaders consider “correct.” Over time, the group learns that certain beliefsRead more
No one seems to agree about the origin of the term “sacred cow.” Before it emerged as an idiom in America in the latter part of the 19th Century, some believe the term simply described the elevated place cows enjoyed in Hinduism. Or, the term may have originated with the legendary hero, Prithu, who assumed theRead more
Recent research reveals that job stress, inadequate work-life balance, and unhealthy cultures will push healthcare professionals of all ages out of the industry in the next 1-3 years. However, other studies predict that AI, other forms of advanced technology, and telehealth will bring the biggest changes and opportunities to healthcare in the near future. Consequently,Read more
Several years ago, an executive from a large construction company, Jack, and I co-presented a program about leadership and business development. My colleague introduced the idea that in the future growth of the construction company will depend on market leaders finding money so their clients can afford to pursue building projects. Jack and his teamRead more
