Problem Solving

July 9, 2026

As careers lengthen into people’s 70s and beyond, many organizations are discovering that their most experienced midcareer employees are burning out just as they enter their most critical leadership years.

July 6, 2026

In a dematerializing economy—where value has shifted from physical assets to intangibles such as data, software, and capabilities—traditional strategy frameworks no longer provide enough guidance. Organizations need a clear center: a single, coherent...

June 29, 2026

Global companies often default to an HQ-satellite model in which strategy is shaped less by market insight than by who is present when decisions are framed—an imbalance amplified by time zones and asynchronous discussion. Drawing on a 15-month study ...

June 18, 2026

Most people try to keep work and friendship in separate boxes, but that division is counterproductive. Professionals now spend more time with colleagues than with anyone else, and strong personal ties at work are directly linked to trust, learning, c...

June 15, 2026

Physicians, like many professionals, face job insecurity in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. Recognizing early warning signs of impending job termination — such as shifts in management behavior, changes in workload, company-wide restructuring,...

Healthcare faces growing scope overlap among clinicians, shifting from competition to "coopetition." Physician leadership is vital to navigate this complex collaboration.

May 12, 2026

Healthcare leaders must address noncompliance with guidelines through respectful dialogue, transparency, and teamwork to ensure patient safety, uphold standards, and drive positive change.

Generative AI revolutionizes medical hiring by automating sourcing, screening, and communication, but demands ethical oversight to address risks and challenges.

The author shares her journey to becoming CMO, tackling negotiation, gender bias, and career growth, emphasizing preparation, strategy, and collaboration.

May 5, 2026

Despite decades of effort by companies to boost engagement and loyalty, employee trust and customer commitment continue to decline. Most organizations try to fix deficiencies or incrementally raise satisfaction levels. But human behavior does not cha...

April 28, 2026

Healthcare professionals must strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations and ethical guidelines, prioritizing patient privacy and proper authorization over personal relationships or curiosity. Unauthorized access to patient information, even by credentiale...

Medical practice managers can tap into vendor relationships for industry insights, operational tips, and strategic advice. Engaging vendors intentionally boosts efficiency and decision-making.

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