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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…
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AAOS Partners with J3P Healthcare Solutions to Expand Leadership Education for Its Members
ROSEMONT, Ill. (July 19, 2021)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) kicks off a three-year partnership with J3P Healthcare Solutions this summer, as part of the organizations’ ongoing commitment to leadership development. Through the partnership, AAOS will further customize the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI), a self-paced program, building the pipeline for AAOS’ future leaders. Offered…
Read MoreCulture, Strategy, and Operations – You Can’t Separate Them
Culture is a Top Concern for Department Leaders As Alan Friedman noted in a recent blog, citing a survey by the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium, many Department Chairs identify “culture” as their most pressing leadership concern. Why? Because they understand, intuitively, that culture impacts everything they do. Often, though, when someone says they want to improve…
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 MoreStrategic Planning for Physician Leaders – Make it Meaningful
It’s NOT a management exercise. It IS the roadmap to how you do the work and realize the vision. It SHOULD BE a powerful way to build teamwork around a shared vision “The most successful strategies are visions, not plans.” McGill management professor Henry Mintzberg (This content is a summary of a discussion we recently led…
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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 MoreChange Culture by Focusing on the Work (NOT Culture)
Culture “Training” Imagine a football coach who wants to build a winning culture. He allows his team to display terrible practice habits, poor communication on the field, and a lack of accountability or support for each other. No one corrects the behaviors in the moment, or models the right behaviors. No one sets expectations. In…
Read MorePhysician Leadership …… Charting Your Own Path
Interview with JP Warner, M.D. New Expectations and Demands Much is being asked of physician leaders. Clinical and academic accomplishments are only the starting point. We expect them maintain academic and clinical excellence, AND to navigate complex industry, market, and organizational changes. (Why Doctors Need Leadership Training – HBR) Successful leaders need high levels of…
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