Jeff Smith of Voltage Leadership Consulting, delves into the topic of succession planning: why it is important and what the six elements he feels are integral to building strong succession planning strategy.
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To get the attention of the organization's C-suite, labs must show how their data can contribute to data-driven health care.
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As commoditization continues, laboratorians are facing mounting pressure to emphasize their value outside of the lab. In this video, Paula Santrach breaks down the 4 key steps to help laboratorians bu
It’s critical to emphasize financial ROI when engaging the C-suite, but this metric is not enough on its own. Emphasize strategic ROI to make the case for how your organization can fulfill its goals.
Clinical labs may not want to think about what will happen when a successful leader leaves or retires. Top lab leaders share advice for preparing the next generation of leaders—before it's too late.
How do labs groom their excellent laboratorians to become great managers? Lab leaders from some of the nation's top clinical institutions identify four key strategies to start executing today.
Change requires leaders who can keep things on track, help the organization remember why it's shifting, and provide support for staff members who disrupt long-ingrained habits in favor of better ones
Learn seven simple steps lab leaders can take to increase retention and keep star employees engaged.
Karen Hough highlights a simple 3-step process for dealing with the most difficult, and often most important, conversations.
Looking to maximize quality and minimize costs? We’ll show you how to achieve this by developing a care model—and multiply efficiencies by leveraging it in different ways.
Clinical labs may be the last to know when their parent organization is involved in a merger, acquisition or expansion. Here's how to make the case for a seat at the table
Bob Kaplanis and Kathleen David share best practices for tackling important decisions that require the join
Effective influence is key to lab leadership. Here are four ways every lab professional can master the art of influence, no matter your title.
This fast-moving, engaging and interactive webinar explores employee engagement, serving leadership and ways to grow your leadership toolkit.
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