Creative Strategies in Physician Leadership

Collaboration and Creativity in Healthcare: Can They Coexist?

Francine Gaillour, MD — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:24:57 +0000

A New York Times article, “The Rise of New Groupthink,” shares intriguing insights about the conditions that foster “creativity.” Contrary to popular belief, “brainstorming” sessions do not produce innovation. Shock! Well, if you’re a creative person, you’re no so shocked. Many of my clients who are creative and strategic thinkers know they need “alone time” [...]

Physician Coaching Institute Grad published in the ACPE Physician Executive Journal

Francine Gaillour, MD — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:30:41 +0000

One of our Certified Physician Development Coaches recently had an article published! Tracy Duberman, President and CEO of The Leadership Development Group, was just published in the ACPE Physician Executive Journal. Click here to read her article, “Developing Physician Leaders Today Using the 70/20/10 Rule.” Here is an excerpt from Tracy’s article: “Given the emerging [...]

“Personal Best” by Dr. Atul Gawande: article published in The New Yorker

Francine Gaillour, MD — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:13:13 +0000

Dr. Atul Gawande, surgeon and well-known author, recently had an article published in The New Yorker. “Personal Best” is his personal account of being coached by a senior surgeon with the objective of honing his surgical skills. In addition, he also gives a favorable nod to executive coaching for physicians. Dr. Gawande is an outstanding [...]