How honest are we with ourselves? Ever wonder why some teams soar while others stumble? The secret could be lurking in our relationships with those we work with because we are ‘in debt.’
The Hidden Killer of IT Success: Relational Debt
Putting a Number on Work/Life Integration
This week, I had the privilege of connecting face-to-face with my team during our quarterly PDSA. In the fast-paced world of healthcare leadership, these moments have become invaluable opportunities for growth and reflection. One striking revelation emerged …
You Made a Mistake. Now What?
“We’re all masterpieces with a few brush strokes out of place,” said Bradd Busick, SVP and CIO at MultiCare Health System. In this guest blog, he talks about why it’s so important to embrace mistakes and what it takes to cultivate a mistake-friendly culture.
Uphill Hopes and Downhill Habits
Regardless of the nature of a challenge, the blueprint for conquering it is the same: “If it’s going to happen, it’s up to me,” according to Bradd Busick, CIO at MultiCare Health. In this blog, he talked about how he is “taking steps to reconcile expectations and put in the work to achieve my desired outcome.”
“A Collective Journey”: The Paradigm that Can Transform Organizational Culture
When leaders want more for their teams than from their teams, “it sets the stage for unparalleled success,” according to Bradd Busick, CIO at MultiCare Health System. In this piece, he talks about how he’s working to create an environment in which team members “feel valued, empowered, and motivated to bring their best to the table.”
Culture as the “Bedrock of Success”: More Lessons Learned from Netflix’s “Quarterback”
Without solid efforts by everyone from top to bottom, the Kansas City Chiefs wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl; the same principles apply to running an IT shop, said Bradd Busick in this piece. “No one role is more important than another, and when they work in concert, incredible things begin to manifest.”
“Want It for Each Other”: Leadership Advice from the Gridiron
On the surface, the roles of a healthcare leader and an NFL quarterback couldn’t be more different. However, there are a surprising number of parallels between the two, and some best practices that can inspire CIOs to move their organizations from “good to great,” according to Bradd Busick.
“Leaning Into Automation”: CIO Bradd Busick on MultiCare’s ERP Implementation Journey
With its recent launch of a full suite of supply chain, finance, and HR modules, MultiCare Health System has taken a major step toward redesigning business process to maximize efficiency and leverage automation, according to CIO Bradd Busick. The other benefit? Making “22,000 customers happy.”
The Dangers of Staying in Your Lane
By focusing solely on the tasks and responsibilities within your job description, healthcare IT leaders miss out on critical opportunities to collaborate with other departments, work on cross-functional projects, or take on new initiatives, according to Bradd Busick, SVP and CIO at MultiCare Health System.
“Show, Don’t Tell”: How Robots Are Helping MultiCare Health System Achieve Value
Investing in robots may not be a top priority for many organizations, but when leveraged properly, they can help organizations utilize resources more effectively and ensure clinicians spend more time at the bedside and less on non-value-added tasks, says CIO Bradd Busick.
