Mastering the Art of Relevant Field Intelligence

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com “Create relevance, not awareness.” – Steve Jobs As physician relations experts, one of the greatest gifts we can bring to our organization is relevant field intelligence.  I often think about this way, in health...

Field Effectiveness: Know When to Speak and When to Listen

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill The very best tool of a field rep is their ability to effectively initiate, guide...

Incorporating Other Tools into Medical Staff Development Planning

By: Allison McCarthy, MBA and Mike Harristhal, MBA “To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.” — William James Determining demand/supply is still relevant in today’s medical staff development plans.  But, this is only one set of...

Coaching Tools and Tips in the World of Field Management

By: Susan Boydell | sboydell@barlowmccarthy.com The Head Coach of USC’s football team once said, “It’s not about telling a wide receiver how to run. He can do that on his own. It’s pointing out open spots on the field to run to of which he might not have thought” It’s...

Field Team Motivators: Build New Energy From a Firm Foundation

By: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA | kbarlow@barlowmccarthy.com It’s not about having the right opportunities. It’s about handling the opportunities right.” -Mark Hunter Creating and growing physician relationships is not for the faint of heart and all signs point to a more...