Tag: Teamwork

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...

Daily Huddles that Fix Real Problems

Written on September 2, 2024.

Hospitals operate in high-stakes, rapidly changing environments where effective communication, timely problem-solving, and proactive collaboration are critical to operational success and...

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...

The Hospital Leader’s Guide to Balancing Intuition and Analytics in Critical Decisions

Written on December 4, 2023.

Balancing intuition with analytics is a critical skill for healthcare leaders, especially in the unique setting of rural hospitals. CEOs in these environments often face decisions that require...

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...

Breaking Free from Pathological Busyness: Guiding Rural Hospital Leaders to Sustainable Growth and Enhanced Patient Care

Written on August 28, 2023.

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, “busy” is often the norm. But when does this busyness cross the line to become pathological – a chronic state where being continuously...

Delegator vs. Engaging CFO: Leadership Styles in Rural Hospitals & Why the Right Choice Matters

Written on August 22, 2023.

Rural hospitals present unique dynamics governed by their smaller, close-knit teams, limited resources, and the imperative to address specific community needs. In such a setting, the role of a...

7 Reasons Why a Rural Hospital CEO Needs a Financial Analyst

Written on May 29, 2023.

Rural hospitals serve as lifelines, providing critical healthcare to remote and underserved communities. The roles of CEOs in these critical institutions are fraught with unique and complex...