https://meded-stat.com/medchi/members/djmeara/activity/ Activity feed for Daniel J Meara, MD, DMD. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:15:22 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0bb62d67f9f0be2b390b1f802c369023 http://www.es4p.com/msd/forums/topic/add-a-comment-about-negotiation-experience/#post-8387 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:09:56 -0400 In an ideal world, the negotiation creates value for both parties, but the BATNA is clearly variable in certain situations, especially those when the negotiation table is tipped in-favor of the other party.  Specifically, we have a faculty position that requires a highly specialized provider to fill the role and the market for this type of…[Read more]

]]> fb8a73cc0e3cac4d221c437231151e23 http://www.es4p.com/msd/forums/topic/financial-statements-and-your-practice/page/2/#post-8352 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 22:51:47 -0400 Financial statements are challenging, especially if the data accuracy is uncertain.  For instance, we use a third party service that provides monthly reports in a cash accounting format and there is uncertainty that the data is actionable and useful in practice improvement and future planning.  Specifically, there is a silo between the practice a…[Read more]

]]> 516a7da9e183d6298fd4eac123e50ae8 http://www.es4p.com/msd/forums/topic/new-discussion-question/#post-8351 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 22:31:27 -0400 The availability of financial information is variable.  Specifically, at the institutional level, full financial statements are not easily attainable, but portions are shared with mid-to-higher level personnel.  However, at the Departmental level, data is more readily available but is not always easily understood or actionable.  Specifically, re…[Read more]

]]> cdd130f28e125b449fd7ef948c5c4f9e https://meded-stat.com/medchi/activity/p/3339/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:23:23 -0400 0 af983ab4fe97897ff21134b01fc5e6bc http://www.es4p.com/msd/forums/topic/leadership-and-team-dynamics-disruptive-behavior/ Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:33:52 -0500 One challenge that continues to be difficult to navigate is the ability of the team to achieve optimal performance due to interpersonal conflicts, between staff members, that are quite subtle but real.  The result is pushback and/or slow adoption of improvement activities and even occasional ‘finger pointing’.  Most of the time, however, the b…[Read more]

]]> 8a2aa77df335f828249b9ff20832502a http://www.es4p.com/msd/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-discussion-forum-18/page/2/#post-8322 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:58:47 -0500 I have been in an organization that embraced Deming’s idea of Quality Leadership.  Attempts were made to improve processes and involve all staff so as to enhance engagement and performance.  However, the organizational structure negatively impacted the leadership activities as there was a siloed disconnect between the leadership team and the o…[Read more]

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