Tag: strategy

Why Every Strategic Plan Needs a “Not Doing” List

Written on December 2, 2024.

Hospital leaders frequently focus strategic planning efforts on identifying and prioritizing new initiatives, goals, and actions aimed at advancing organizational objectives. However, an...

How to Run a 2-Hour Strategy Retreat That Gets Results

Written on November 4, 2024.

Hospital leaders often grapple with complex strategic questions, balancing daily operational demands with the pressing need for strategic clarity. While traditional strategic retreats can be...

How to Conduct a 3-Hour Operational Assessment

Written on August 5, 2024.

Conducting an effective operational assessment in a limited time frame—such as three hours—may seem daunting, particularly within complex healthcare settings like hospitals. However, a...

Why Every Hospital Needs an Execution Scoreboard

Written on July 1, 2024.

Hospitals operate in one of the most challenging and dynamic environments, balancing patient care excellence, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community expectations. Amid this...

Avoiding the Trap of Strategy by Slogan

Written on June 3, 2024.

Hospitals frequently adopt compelling slogans to simplify complex strategic initiatives, inspire stakeholders, and promote their organizational mission. While memorable catchphrases can...

What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Hospital’s Philosophy

Written on April 1, 2024.

Your hospital’s balance sheet is more than just numbers—it’s a reflection of your organizational philosophy, priorities, and strategic direction. While most hospital leaders rightly focus on...

Beyond Numbers: The Impact of Qualitative Denominators in Rural Hospitals

Written on January 29, 2024.

In the distinctive landscape of rural healthcare, assessing a hospital’s operational effectiveness extends beyond the realm of quantitative analysis. The success of a rural hospital is...

Adapting OKRs in a Rural Context

Written on November 27, 2023.

The Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) framework, renowned for its effectiveness in diverse organizational settings, holds unique potential for rural hospitals. In these settings, the distinct...

Scenario Planning for Rural Hospitals

Written on November 13, 2023.

Rural hospitals operate within a healthcare landscape that is rapidly evolving and often unpredictable. In this context, scenario planning emerges as a crucial strategic tool for hospital...

Setting Effective Objectives: A Guide for CEOs in Rural Healthcare

Written on October 23, 2023.

In the unique and challenging environment of rural healthcare, the role of a CEO extends beyond management to being a visionary leader. Setting effective objectives is a crucial aspect of this...

Introduction to OKR Methodology

Written on October 16, 2023.

The Objectives and Key Results (OKR) methodology marks a significant departure from traditional planning approaches, bringing forth a dynamic and adaptable framework for goal setting and...

The Critical Impact of Robust Financial Planning & Analysis: Powering Organizational Growth

Written on June 12, 2023.

In thriving businesses and ambitious healthcare organizations, constant growth and evolution are not just goals – they form the essence of their existence. A key protagonist in this...