by John G. Self | Jul 18, 2017 | Rural / Community Hospitals
One of the great myths in rural/community hospitals today is that unless you are part of a bigger system you cannot survive. The acquiring entities, always leery of local opposition to the sale or loss of control of their community hospital — one of any town’s most...
by John G. Self | Sep 8, 2014 | Healthcare, Leadership
The CEO of a major airline that is in the early stages of merging two very diverse operations and cultures, recently bragged about how good things were going, much better than expected, certainly better than the United/Continental union which hit some large speed...
by John G. Self | May 15, 2013 | Leadership, Stories
When an airline treats their dog passengers – the barking, tail-wagging, four-legged variety – with enormous care and concern for their well-being, there is hope for the passengers as the post-merger cultural transformation evolves. When an airline, or any business...
by John G. Self | Mar 11, 2013 | Healthcare, Leadership
When times are good, it is easier to lead. When times are tough, good leaders are the ones who build and retain the strongest teams. Earlier Sunday, as I sat in the lobby of the Chicago Hilton where the American College of Healthcare Executives will commence their...
by John G. Self | Jan 28, 2013 | Healthcare
Joel Allison and Robert Pryor, M.D. began a year-long journey last week that is critical to the success of the planned merger of Baylor Health Care and Scott & White. They are studying a seven-letter word: CULTURE. Yes, they are conducting an in-depth analysis...
