The Quality Imperative According to Larry A. Pace, 2007-11-12, Electronic Journal Business Ethics and Organizations Studies [EJBEOS] [i]; “Total Quality Management (TQM) has been described as an ideology, a corporate culture change phenomenon, a set of “hard” techniques, a set of “soft” skills, and as a pragmatic approach to business survival’. EJBEOS here sets forth “the “Ideology”… read more
Pilots use a checklist to make sure that everything that’s supposed to happen before a flight does happen. You need a checklist too, to make sure that you’ve covered all the bases before you accept a job offer. Here’s a list of 10 things to do before you say “Yes, I’ll take the job!” 10 Things You… read more
Dorian Drake’s Founder Passes Away at 92 Ed Dorian Sr., Dorian Drake’s founder and former chairman, passed away on Wednesday, April 20th following a long battle with cancer. He was 92. The creation of Dorian International, and the subsequent purchase of Drake America, were major milestones in Ed Sr.’s long and richly varied business career…. read more
You’ve probably already got high performers whose talents you could be developing more than you are. Here’s how to identify them. High turnover is bad for morale, it’s expensive, and it can sink the performance of even your most loyal employees. But it’s become something of a new normal, and companies are struggling to rethink… read more
Every success is based on action, but every action starts with a thought. That’s why every worthwhile accomplishment starts with a change in perspective, or a new connection, or a renewed sense of purpose and motivation. And sometimes success starts with remembering what is important to you — and what you need to do, every… read more
Did you wake up this morning extra groggy for work? Monday mornings are always hardest to get going after a summer weekend. So why not take this opportunity to start implementing some tried and true habits to boost your productivity. I picked some of my favorite ones from other experts and added a few of… read more
The job interview is a two-way street. You should be assessing the employer just as much as they’re assessing you because you both need to walk away convinced that the job would be a great fit … and that should start from the moment you take the hot seat. At the very end of the… read more
“Humans are intended to be upright, weight-bearing, and in motion and the sooner the patient is mobilized, the better the outcomes in terms of fewer complications, less rehospitalization, and likelihood that the individual will be able to live independently and actively.”– Gerben DeJong In 2013, nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries who stayed in an… read more
It’s a plain and simple fact that if you don’t gain the trust of your audience, no matter how good a presenter you might be, no matter how many qualifications you have, no mater what your job title is, you will not succeed in achieving your goals and objectives. By opening up and fully connecting… read more
Hospitals are constantly under pressure to reduce costs. Since staffing is their biggest expense, it’s usually one of the first items on the chopping block. But too many layoffs could compromise the quality of care provided. Following recent staffing cuts at the University of Louisville Hospital, Dr. David Richardson, vice chair of surgery at the… read more