The success of nursing leaders, particularly the Nurse Executive, is crucial to the overall performance of healthcare organizations and requires advanced management and leadership skills. Executive coaches can be very helpful in developing and guiding effective, strong and engaged nurse leaders. But don’t just take our word for it. Here is a recent example of [continue reading…]
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The Consultative Search Model
As System Chief Nursing Officer for the Trinity Mother Frances Hospital & Clinics in Tyler, TX, Rob Rose has hands-on experience in managing the complexity of an integrated healthcare delivery system. During his six years at TMFH&C and in prior roles, Rob has reached out to KBA multiple times because of their knowledge, expertise and [continue reading…]
Looking to Improve Your Nursing ROI?
For more than 25 years, the Consulting Practice at Kirby Bates Associates has helped patient care executives improve the operations and financial performance of their departments, enhance the credibility and effectiveness of leadership teams and strengthen nursing operations and patient care. One of our most frequently requested services is the evaluation of nursing productivity and [continue reading…]
Mind the Gap
When you enter the London subway (The Tube), the announcement is always to “mind the gap” between the train and the platform. You must intentionally step over the gap to get to where you want to go. As organizations observe gaps in leadership performance, are they directing resources to bridge that gap? The success of [continue reading…]
Finding the Right Fit: A Consultative Approach to Search
Executive search for a new healthcare leader is an opportunity to advance an organization’s mission and strategy. The right fit means the new executive’s contribution will further the organization’s strategic position. The Perfect Fit There’s more to finding the ideal candidate than simply finding the right skill set. Your organization needs help finding the individual [continue reading…]