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The Strategy That Will Fix Health Care
Posted by: | CommentsThis article on the radical change in some health care organizations demonstrates the importance of outcome measures and understanding cost behaviour as the path to improving quality and lowering costs.
Article – The Strategy That Will Fix Health Care
Consulting on the Cusp of Disruption
Posted by: | CommentsDespite the length of this article it is well worth the read if you want to understand the emerging risks to consultants and the organizations that hire them. Check out the questions to ask for both consultants and their clients to ensure value is realized.
Consulting on the Cusp of Disruption
Source: Harvard Business Review
IT Outsourcing the Real Story
Posted by: | CommentsHere is a great article on managing the risks of IT outsourcing.
Source: CMA Magazine
Breakthrough Innovation in Government
Posted by: | CommentsRead this article to learn more about the attributes needed for breakthrough innovation in government.
Article – “Unleashing Breakthrough Innovation in Government”
Long Term Transformation Change
Posted by: | CommentsAn excellent article on the need to focus on long term transformation change & the associated risks.
“When Good is Not Good Enough”
Bill Shore, Amy Celep and Darrell Hammond provided an inspiring webinar on Oct 8/13 as a follow up to their article “When Good is Not Good Enough”. Their success and practical advice demonstrates that with the right shift in thinking, the “big vision” and “bold goal”, moving from incremental to transformational change, is within our grasp. I was particularly struck by the need for organizations to collaborate in order to achieve the necessary scale to change behaviour or the norms. In addition, the need for good data and performance metrics to support and measure progress appears to be a key criteria for success and as with any change initiative, leadership and commitment are crucial. As social service agencies in Ontario continue to struggle with funding constraints, this may be a way forward to changing service delivery models and organizations to create sustainable change.
Some More Resources on This Subject
Check out the resources from Community Wealth Partners on the “Social Transformation Lifecycle” and the Bold Goal Field Guide.
Community Wealth Partners – Social Transformation Lifecycle
Community Wealth Partners – Bold Goal Field Guide
Source: http://communitywealth.com/social-transformation-resources/
Culture Clash – Audit and Risk
Posted by: | CommentsSee article for emerging insights into auditing corporate culture.
Success Factors in Nonprofit Mergers
Posted by: | CommentsWith the push by funders to streamline the service system, here is some interesting research to consider.
Successful Recruitment to find the Best Fit for your Team
Posted by: | CommentsTime and again when working with my clients I see them making similar mistakes. Not only can these mistakes be costly, but they can also be time consuming as Managers feel as if they are stuck in the hiring and training cycle.
Here is a fantastic article that I would like to share about creating a strategic plan so that you can find the right candidate for your next hire:
I would love to hear your thoughts and other advice you might have for how you believe strategic planning plays a key role in the hiring process.
Staffing Trends
Posted by: | CommentsIn doing some research I found a fantastic article about staffing trends that I believe is worthy of sharing. As noted in the Staffing Trends Report, the good news is that staffing levels have remained steady despite the economy. Challenges, particularly for smaller organizations, continue to be competitive compensation, obtaining the right skills and advancement opportunities.
Here is a copy of the article:
After you have read the article, feel free to leave your comments below.
