by John G. Self | May 24, 2010 | Career Management
In her Sunday column "Lies As Wishes," New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd details the misadventures of executives and politicians, in this case primarily the latter, who enhance their accomplishments to strengthen their position with the voters. ...
by John G. Self | May 17, 2010 | Career Management, Recruiting
We face three challenges in the healthcare talent management equation: A series of changes related to healthcare reform Waves of new balanced budget act-styled cuts in reimbursement that will test the ability of hospitals and physician practices to survive An outdated...
by John G. Self | Mar 26, 2010 | Healthcare, Leadership
Two wonderful elements from onboarding expert George Bradt’s story on the recent great Northeaster storm: Great story telling is an essential part of leadership Onboarding is a structured strategic process, but the process, the organization, and the candidate...
by John G. Self | Mar 1, 2010 | Leadership
Onboarding — the process of preparing for a candidate’s first day at work, and a leadership way-of-life that will dramatically improve the chances for new hires to succeed at an accelerated pace — should begin before you start the recruitment...
by John G. Self | Feb 15, 2010 | Career Management
Healthcare leaders are facing management complexities that are intensifying. Lower reimbursement rates and increased labor and supply costs are threatening operating margins. Physicians, historically the customer for healthcare providers, are, with greater frequency,...