Publisher's Synopsis
Effective plan execution can turn today's challenges into tomorrow's successes.
This book is about getting things done-how to design effective strategy, implement it, and make sure it works. It's based on the best practices of leading healthcare delivery systems, examples from the business world, and research findings.
Use the execution method described in this book to address a departmental issue or to institute organization-wide change. Start today. Develop a focused plan, use project management tools to keep work on track, and engage employees at all levels to support change.
This book:
- Outlines basic tools for collecting, displaying, and reviewing data that are useful to strategy formulation
- Explains alternative approaches to strategic planning, including scenario planning
- Reviews the management tools used to execute change, including the balanced scorecard
- Discusses how to create a culture that engages employees and drives change
- Uses the creation of accountable care organizations, healthcare homes, and bundled payment projects as examples of effective execution
- Includes a companion website that contains web links, resources, and videos on the use of the software mentioned in the book
Also from Dan McLaughlin and Health Administration Press: Healthcare Operations Management, First Edition; Healthcare Operations Management, Second Edition; Responding to Healthcare Reform: A Strategy Guide for Healthcare Leaders.
