The Organizations Winning on Reputation and Retention Aren’t Spending More. They’re Building Better Cultures. Think about how many people interact with your organization daily. Patients, staff, families, vendors. Each one is forming an opinion, and many are openly sharing that ...
In fact, it’s better if you don’t! I was working with a manager recently who was completely overwhelmed. Every time someone on her team came to her with a question, she'd drop everything to solve it. Every problem landed on her ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Orientation programs are notorious for being boring. Death by PowerPoint. Endless forms. A parade of presenters sharing policies and procedures. Yet, despite all of this, many new hires walk out feeling inspired. They've heard executives speak with pride about the organization's purpose, ...
I can't tell you how many times I've been in a room with the C-suite and heard comments about nursing or other departments. "Why are they always whining?," they’d ask. This in response to requests for more staffing or equipment. And ...
I was talking to a colleague recently who shared an experience that many of us can likely relate to. She said she had identified a compelling case for improving patient access at her medical center and a clear gap that could ...
Engaging Hearts and Minds for Effective Healthcare Leadership Healthcare is built on a foundation of science. Whether we're looking at evidence-based practice in nursing, evidence-based practice in medicine, or clinical trials, it’s important to rely on sound data. Facts and data ...
How bad-mouthing teammates can destroy patient trust I had an opportunity recently to accompany a family member to an appointment for major surgery. I always learn a lot at these visits and am always attuned to what goes well and areas ...
