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Let’s jump to the conclusion (spoiler alert) we learn that it’s three times.
Let’s jump to the conclusion (spoiler alert) we learn that it’s three times.
As we approach the end of a year that we collectively won’t miss, I think it is worth reflecting on the thing that I believe has been affected the most by all this disruption: communication.
As we approach the end of a year that we collectively won’t miss, I think it is worth reflecting on the thing that I believe has been affected the most by all this disruption: communication.
As we approach the end of a year that we collectively won’t miss, I think it is worth reflecting on the thing that I believe has been affected the most by all this disruption: communication.
One of the draws of process and organizational improvement work is the limitless boundaries of their application. Over the 21 years of my work in process improvement, I have been fortunate to apply these approaches in traditional manufacturing, distribution, sales, service, call centers, IT Operations, local government, and if you can believe it, even lobbying! Many of these sectors are fully embracing the methods and returns from Continuous Improvement. So it is notable that in healthcare we are only scratching the surface.
Managing time – we all get tons of advice about how to do it better. Meanwhile, we all keep struggling to get everything done, and we end up feeling exhausted and inadequate. The truth is you can’t really manage time.
Are you familiar with this one? “The problem we have at our company is prioritizing the important versus the urgent.” The first time I heard this statement I didn’t understand what they meant. Obviously, if it is important then it is also urgent, right?
Throughout my career, I have been confronted with this question. What is the value of the improvement?