David F. Zirkle, PhD We have all been there during data presentations: from the co-worker who “just doesn’t get it” to the senior leader who asks “how do I know the data is valid?” As we all know, decision-makers must feel comfortable with the data to make your...
By: Jeff Cowart, MAH Innovation is a pressing objective for leaders. Search the word in Google and you’ll find over 397 million hits. But what is “innovation?” And how do successful leaders think about innovating within their respective enterprises? “In times of...
By David F. Zirkle, Ph.D So a new year is almost upon us. Besides making the obligatory observation that time seems to be moving ever more quickly, what difference does a new year make? For most of us, as the year draws to a close, there is no better time to reflect...
David F. Zirkle As healthcare systems scramble to acquire and employ specialty practices and physicians, many hospitals find themselves in an unfamiliar line of business – practice management. One common assumption is that physician practices can be managed in the...
By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA The times certainly are changing. For some, the level of comfort within a position is very uncertain and subject to change at a moment’s notice. While it’s hard not to take a wait-and-see attitude, I suggest just the opposite. Harness your...
By Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA Today’s internal climate can be characterized as one that desires immediate gratification and measurable results, and lives life with one eye – or maybe almost two eyes – focused on what’s next. The imperative is to show results immediately,...
