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Karen Waninger: Make it Personal

Karen Waninger — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 12:55:43 +0000

Until recently, I never really thought about the underlying meaning of the comment “It’s not personal, it’s just business.” That statement, or something similar, is one that is probably used in many different contexts, but for similar circumstances. In my experience, those words usually follow some underlying situation where there have been strong differences of [...]

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Karen Waninger: What Are You Doing With That?

Karen Waninger — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:35:41 +0000

A few weeks ago, the entire HTM team at one of our sites was displaced due to construction (destruction?) activities in preparation for a new hospital which will open on that site in 2018. My team was challenged to condense everyone and everything into an area less than half the size of our original space.

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Karen Waninger: Is Failure the New Success?

Karen Waninger — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:42:28 +0000

By Karen Waninger From comics to television commercials to advice from a financial advisor, it is common to hear or see the phrase “70 is the new 50.” My interpretation: people are in denial about the fact that they are getting older, so industries have figured out how to take full advantage of that. When [...]

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Karen Waninger: Leader’s Choice

Karen Waninger — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 17:49:45 +0000

By Karen Waninger I am not an avid poker player like some others in this profession, but I have played a few hands from time to time. I do appreciate the concept of the game, where there is a requirement for the combination of knowledge, skill and strategy, and a little luck is always beneficial. [...]

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Karen Waninger: Quality? Who Cares …

Karen Waninger — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:00:47 +0000

Everything related to the delivery of health care in the United States is supposed to be guided by regulations and standards that are designed to assure high-quality outcomes for the patients, right? It’s a noble concept. Every manufacturer of health care devices or products, every health care organization, every provider’s office, and every service organization I have encountered during more than 20 years in this profession claims to be concerned about quality.

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Karen Waninger: No Doubt

Karen Waninger — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:00:53 +0000

To be successful in this profession, and in life, it is important to be perceived as confident. From my observations and experiences, it appears that others are more likely to ignore, question or even challenge the decisions of someone who appears less than certain of his or her own course of action. Do not doubt your ability to be a contributing member of your team. Instead, take a serious look at what you can do to influence how others perceive you. The HTM profession is full of people who are analytical, maybe even cynical, and looking for anything they can question to begin with. Don’t give them any added ammunition for making you the target, especially if you are in, or aspiring to move to, a management role.

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Karen Waninger: What Does That Mean?

Karen Waninger — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:31:40 +0000

I have always believed that it’s important to keep learning. I have also come to realize the value of lessons learned through life experiences. After completing any step along the formal education path, there is always the challenge of being able to retain and effectively apply what was learned. That same concept holds true with the lasting impact from life experiences.

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Karen Waninger: Comfortably Numb

Karen Waninger — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:34:26 +0000

When I began putting thoughts together for the article for this month, I pulled out the note pad that I routinely use to jot down random ideas for topics. I reviewed my scribbles, then put the tablet back down, thinking to myself that “it just doesn’t matter.” There it was, my topic had revealed itself.

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Karen Waninger – Do You See What I See?

Karen Waninger — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:00:17 +0000

What comes to mind when you hear someone talking about the need for “transparency?” In many different environments now, that seems to be a readily accepted buzz word. Whether in government, business, or individual relationships, that word seems to somehow be tied to an image of success.

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Karen Waninger: The Good, the Bad, and the Undefined

Karen Waninger — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 14:00:09 +0000

I am a fan of Clint Eastwood movies of all types, especially the old westerns. Some pieces of some movies stick in my head more than others. The first time I heard the theme song to “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” it stuck.

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