Posts by Alan Friedman
The Inappropriate Use of a Great Tool: How a 360 Behavioral Assessment Can be Unintentionally Weaponized
In our work as organizational psychologists and leadership advisors to some of the most prominent surgeon leaders in the United States, we often use a behavioral feedback tool known as the 360 assessment to assist our clients in understanding themselves in the service of being a more effective leader. The 360 is a process where…
Read MoreSurgical and Medical Department Culture Change Drives Success – Practical Lessons
(This post is a summary of a presentation we did for the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium as part of their recent mid-winter symposium on a number of topics about optimizing Department Performance. Special thanks the Department Chairs who shared their unique experiences during the discussion!) Culture – A Top Concern In a recent survey (summarized in…
Read MoreJ3P and Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Focus on Physician Leadership
The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) has partnered with J3P Healthcare Solutions to provide leadership resources and training to Society Leaders. This program is designed to help committee leaders to be more effective in their roles, and be better equipped to develop their colleagues. According to Alan Friedman, M.A., Founder and CEO of J3P,…
Read MoreExecutive Coaching for Physicians: Seven Keys to Success
(We spoke this past week at the Academic Orthopaedic Business Leadership Symposium, on Effective Leadership Strategies, and Building Effective Teams to Drive Performance. To learn more, visit: https://www.aoc-ortho.com/academic-orthopaedic-business-leadership-symposium/) 1. Appreciate that they are Facing Unique Challenges The challenges facing physician leaders are unique. Physicians don’t have the time or energy to teach even the most…
Read MoreCleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Residents Prepare for Career Success
(This guest blog is written by Jessica Churchill, M.D. an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident at The Cleveland Clinic . Thomas E. Kuivila, M.D., the Program Director, is sponsoring a year-long “Pathfinder” program for the residents.) We asked Jessica to give us her impressions. I think you’ll find them entertaining and a wonderful lesson in self-awareness! After…
Read MoreWhy Did Some Teams Come Together During the COVID-19 Crisis?
(And why don’t we always function like this?) People WANT to be connected. They WANT to succeed. They WANT to be part of teams and feel supported. Learn to take advantage of these needs. Don’t wait for the next Pandemic! ALAN FRIEDMAN Healthcare’s Dysfunctional Teams Healthcare, notoriously, has done a poor job with consistently building…
Read MoreSelf-Determination – Physician Success and Career Satisfaction
I’ll admit it. As an organizational psychologist I get a little too excited about psychological theory – and even more-so when I can incorporate it into our work. The challenge is always making it practical and easy to understand. Self-Determination Theory Recently an interesting framework keeps creeping into our work with physician leaders and healthcare…
Read MoreInnovative Approach to HRO Training Coming out of the COVID-19 Crisis
Do You Have an HRO “Culture”? Hospitals were already looking for better tools to help them on their journey toward high reliability. The COVID-19 crisis revealed for many that they need to revisit their commitment to HRO. Frequently, the traditional approach to implementing HRO programs fails to fully engage leaders, physicians and staff – so…
Read MoreTrue Leadership, the COVID-19 Letter from Bruce Gewertz, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief, to his Team at Cedars Sinai Health
There is, rightfully, a lot of discussion about the heroic efforts of those on the front lines of caring for COVID-19 patients. The entire healthcare and medical field, though, is in turmoil, including those whose practices and educations are on hold, with no end in sight, only so much they can do to help their…
Read MoreAre Your Physicians Equipped to Serve on Your Board?
The Challenges Facing Physician Boards Even before COVID 19, independent physician groups were facing daunting challenges – including how to remain independent and financially viable in the face of drastic changes to the economics of private practice. (See our recent COVID 19 notice to clients. Today, those same groups are struggling to figure out how…
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