Culture Catalyst Blog & Articles

When Data Outpaces Human Interaction

A few weeks ago, I accompanied my daughter when she had an emergency admission for appendicitis. As always, there was the waiting game for tests and results in the ED. Patients crave information when they are in crisis. Their minds ...

Does Your Customer Experience Match Your Brand Promise?

In the competitive world of healthcare, customer service has the biggest impact on an organization’s reputation and success. Your brand is a promise. It should reflect your commitment to delivering a consistent patient experience. The big question is whether your ...

The Art of Feedback

In an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape, customer service remains pivotal in defining a facility's success. Often, it's the little things that make all the difference – the seemingly insignificant gestures, the empathetic responses, and the willingness to listen and receive ...

Customer Experience: What You Don’t Know IS Hurting You

In the world of healthcare, ensuring a positive, first-time customer experience is paramount. From the first phone call to the final billing experience and everything in between, healthcare organizations need to provide the best possible experience. Through the power of mystery ...

Finding Purpose in Meaningful Work

In every healthcare facility, there is a host of unsung heroes whose sole purpose is to provide care and compassion to those in need. These dedicated healthcare workers are driven by an unwavering desire for meaningful work that makes a ...

Balancing Leadership: Engaging a Diverse Workforce

Effective leadership is a delicate balancing act that requires managing a diverse range of employees. Each department contains employees with varying levels of skill, engagement, life experiences, and enthusiasm. As a leader, you invest your time, energy, and resources into ...

One Question Improves Your Patient Experience

Last week, I joined my daughter on a business trip to take care of her three children while she conducted a two-day workshop in Atlanta. What I didn't realize when we departed, is that the trip would turn into a ...

Walking the Talk: Aligning Words and Actions

In the realm of leadership, words and actions are powerful tools that, when aligned, can create a profound impact on team engagement and loyalty. It's not enough for leaders to simply articulate their intentions; they must also ensure they are ...

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