by Jim Wiederhold | Oct 12, 2017 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
A courageous person takes an honest look at who they are. A powerful person acknowledges their weaknesses and strengths then understands how to use them both successfully. Leadership involves building and maintaining a high-performing team. Anything that detracts from...
by Jim Wiederhold | Sep 29, 2017 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Studies show that an average of 50% of newly hired executives not appropriately onboarded, either quit or were fired within their first three years. A successful onboarding program accelerates the executive’s breakeven point on the investment the organization has made...
by Jim Wiederhold | Dec 2, 2014 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition
A 12-page “Trendwatch” report published in June by the American Hospital Association (AHA) provides excellent guidance on how hospitals can adjust their operations to remain competitive in light of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The report (available at the link...
by Jim Wiederhold | Aug 27, 2014 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Financial pressures continue to take their toll on rural hospitals. Many of these small facilities are working to develop and implement strategies to stay viable, however their situations are challenging, to say the least. Here’s a roundup of recent activities...
by Jim Wiederhold | Aug 21, 2014 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Becker’s Hospital Review recently asked 14 healthcare CEO’s to describe the most important aspect of their job. Some of their responses may surprise you. Annette Cantino, CEO of a commercial insurer in New Jersey, replied, “Early on, it was clear to me that if I was...
by Jim Wiederhold | Aug 14, 2014 | ACHE, Balance, Career Development, Development, Executive Coaching, General, Healthcare Industry, Interim, Job Search, Leadership, Networking, Outplacement, Planning, Tips, Transition, Uncategorized
Last week the American Hospital Association published an article about smart strategies to reduce costs. The article also includes a link to a 16-page report from Booz/PwC titled, “Health System Fitness: A Proven Approach to Transformational Cost Reduction.” Five...
