Archive for the 'Operations' Category

Jun 15 2009

Physician Culture Sways Excess and Costs

We have discussed in our Advanced Concept Modules the problem of increasing healthcare costs and how some ‘movers and shakers’ are trying to improve things.
Also, we touched on physician culture.  I am linking you to an outstanding article published June 1, 2009, in New Yorker magazine, “The Cost Conundrum” that explores how the culture of […]

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May 08 2009

Appreciative Inquiry Comes to Death and Dying

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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The positive psychology movement is definitely influencing healthcare, and specifically death and dying.  “Allow Natural Death” is now replacing “Do Not Resuscitate.”

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Feb 06 2009

Executive Coaching may be eligible for Category II Continuing Medical Education hours

 
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“Executive Coaching may be eligible for Category II Continuing
Medical Education – CME – hours.  You should provide your
clients with two important documents.”

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Dec 19 2008

Send Out a Year End Summation to Your Clients

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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Your list will enjoy reading about your accomplishments, training, insights, and client achievements.  It’s very easy to create a Year-End Summation newsletter.

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Nov 24 2008

Thanksgiving: There is Genius in Boldness

 
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Sometimes bold action is the strategy that you must follow, rather than an incremental or cautious approach.

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Apr 25 2008

Thoughts on How to Handle Inquiries on Vacation

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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When you take vacation, how do you handle calls and emails from clients and prospective clients?

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Feb 15 2008

Don’t Forget to Pass Your Administrative Expenses, Including Your VA Costs, to Your Organizational Client

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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Many consultants and coaches make the operational mistake of absorbing administrative costs of larger projects.  These expenses should be a line item passed to the client, either monthly or at the end of the client engagement.

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Feb 01 2008

Get Clear About Your Philosophy: It Will Power Your Business

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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It’s important to be clear about your philosophy. It is the electricity that streams through the other components of your infrastructure.
Take time with your own coach or through retreats, journaling or meditation to get clear.

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Dec 28 2007

Remembering to “Follow Up” with Contacts: Create a System

Published by Francine Gaillour under Marketing, Operations

 
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After you meet new contacts, such as a client lead, a prospective client, or a potential alliance partner, use a simple system to ensure that you follow up and stay in their mind.

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Dec 07 2007

Get a Virtual Assistant for these 3 Business Building Tasks

Published by Francine Gaillour under Operations

 
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Get a virtual assistant to help you with these 3 main tasks that will have an immediate impact on the growth of your business.

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