Communication: Semmelweis vs Florence Nightingale
A comparison of two intriguing nineteenth century change agents. The lady with the lamp: Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, […]
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Mentalities….Business firefighting versus real-life firefighters
In business language the firefighting mentality is not meant as a compliment. Instead it refers to poor strategic planning and
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Harmony – should lean organisations strive for this?
Paging through textbooks on how to manage people I noticed how much time is dedicated to the importance of establishing
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Functional boundaries and communication. ICU Congress part 2
It’s the same issues and similar workarounds…in every ICU that I’ve ever worked. Regardless of hospital, type of ICU, shift
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Analysing organizational rhythm…shock advised…charging
Place two fingers on the inside of your wrist just the below the thumb and feel your heartbeat…every 0.8 seconds
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Relentless leadership
Lead like a relentless but reflective bulldozer. I’m off course referring to the LEAN Institute Africa’s 2014 summit theme. I’ve
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A bad system will beat a good person every time
Remember the broken telephone game where one person whispers something into the next person’s ear and the message is passed