DOGE has raised the question amongst many; can you treat a government the same as a business entity? Having worked in and consulted with both I think there are a number of other questions related to cutting costs and improving efficiency discussions currently transpiring that haven’t been raised. Some of them may have been raised […]
What’s in a question
Ask most Leaders if they have good one on one communication skills and they will most likely say yes. Ask an employee what it feels like when a boss starts asking a lot of questions in a conversation; “All we want are the facts ma’am”, Sgt. Joe Friday. As a Leader how much do you […]
What’s missing from your strategic planning process
An old Japanese proverb states: “Vision without action is a day dream. Action without vision is a nightmare.” What is the main purpose of strategic planning? Textbook answer; Strategic planning is necessary to determine the direction of your organization. It focuses your efforts and ensures that everyone in the business is working towards a common […]
A personal venture through the healthcare delivery system
You may have noticed that I haven’t posted since April of 2024. From April through January, I was my wife’s healthcare advocate as she went through two difficult back surgeries with complications. Over this time frame she was in three different hospitals and transitional care facilities. So, not an extensive number of touch points but […]
Should a Founder have an expiration date
In his book Only The Paranoid Survive Andy Grove states “the ability to recognize that the winds have shifted and to take appropriate action before you wreck your boat is crucial to the future of an enterprise”. Although Andy was talking about companies the same thought applies to founders of companies. Should the Founder have […]
Whatever happened to loyalty in the workplace
Employment by its nature is a relationship between employee and employer (the company). In this relationship, loyalty can is defined as all about honesty, trust, and commitment between both parties. Are these characteristics that describe long gone work environments or today’s workplace? Is loyalty a necessary attribute for either party in this relationship today?