The importance of looking for opportunities to support and bolster your team Here’s what a manager said to me recently: "I don't really see encouragement as part of my job. I hire good people. They know what to do. They don't ...
Why what you think is happening may not be what’s really happening Marketing works hard to get the phone to ring. They build campaigns. They drive traffic. They invest in getting potential patients to reach out. And then what happens? Are their needs ...
Start with a clear definition As we work with healthcare organizations to improve both the employee and patient experience, we’re often met with the same quandary. How do we build a better culture without being heavy-handed? Policies won’t move people. It’s important ...
But there’s something you can do to drive desired behaviors. Empathy is a trait that is generally considered a “must have” in healthcare. But what is empathy? And can it be trained or developed in others? Can it be demanded through ...
The leadership question that changes everything. During a recent leadership coaching session, one of my colleagues, Kwesi Johnson posed a brilliant question to the group: “Are you more like a mechanic or a gardener?” As he went on to explain the distinction, ...
There’s a saying you’ve probably heard: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” That’s particularly true in healthcare. Think about the typical patient/physician interaction. The patient comes in with a problem or concern. The ...
Understanding patient experience and what influences decision-making is a strategic priority across the healthcare industry. But getting inside the heads of consumers can’t be achieved solely with surveys. Using qualitative research including ethnography or observational research is incredibly revealing. Our ...
When 57% of employees leave their jobs—and their companies—because of their managers, you can’t afford not to invest in developing your frontline leaders. The paradox is this: healthcare executives recognize the value of their team members and the high costs ...
We’re a goal-oriented society, and leaders tend to be goal-oriented people. They’re always moving forward and taking steps to achieve the next goal, cross the next hurdle, or achieve the next milestone. In the process, though, something gets left behind. Honoring ...
Holiday schedules can be variable and chaotic and those without direct patient care responsibilities often take time off to be with their families. But, in healthcare organizations, of course, somebody needs to keep working to ensure that quality patient care ...
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