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,...
By: David F. Zirkle. PhD Hospitals and healthcare systems frequently conduct a variety of studies to support their planning efforts. However, the data is often used to support the project objectives for which the study was done and little consideration is given as to...
Author: Kriss Barlow, RN, MBA This article was updated in 2013 to reflect the current market. There’s no such thing as watching what goes on in your organization from an ivory tower these days. If you’re in a management role and or working with others, you...
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...
