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A Medical Innovation Factory in the Middle of the Desert

N2Growth Blog

But what happens when the same surgeon is promoted to manage other doctors, or in the case of Dr. Rakesh Suri, asked to become the CEO of the entire hospital? The CEO must use soft skills like empathy and self-awareness to better understand and influence others. It makes sense and it saves lives. Tell us what you think.

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Five Ways to Equip People to Change

Change Starts Here

Work with controlling managers to let go. For groups, facilitate difficult conversations so important issues are discussed and resolved. Manage conflict so it doesn’t hinder change. One of the fundamental levers of influence is enabling people to change, which goes beyond simply training them how to do things the new way.

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How to Perform When the Room Doesn't Work

Next Level Blog

Negotiate and Move If You Can:   Back in the days when I did a lot of group facilitation, we had a joke that the first thing you learn as a facilitator is how to move furniture. For major presentations, try to get there at least 30 minutes ahead of time so you can see and process what you have to work with.

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