In this conversation, Brian Spisak discusses the challenges of leadership in healthcare and the importance of upskilling the workforce for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). He emphasizes the need for leaders to understand job demands and address inefficiencies before implementing new technologies. Spisak also highlights the importance of systemic sustainability and the need for mission-driven leadership in healthcare organizations. He suggests that leaders should focus on people and employee engagement, and adopt science-backed, data-driven approaches to drive positive change.

In the epiaode we also delve into the importance of establishing return on investment for AI in healthcare and building a culture of well-being in organizations. The distinction between managing teams and managing collectives of individuals is discussed, along with the need to understand the job demands of employees. The conversation concludes with a focus on trust and the role it plays in building effective teams.

Takeaways

1. Leadership in healthcare requires a deep understanding of job demands and addressing inefficiencies before implementing new technologies.
2. Systemic sustainability is crucial for long-term success, and leaders should prioritize mission over profit.
3. Leaders should focus on people and employee engagement, and adopt science-backed, data-driven approaches to drive positive change.
4. Workforce innovation is essential in healthcare, and leaders should be open to exploring new ways of delivering patient-centered care.

Topics

• Upskilling in Healthcare and the Importance of Leadership
• Understanding Job Demands and Addressing Inefficiencies
• Examples of Upskilling in Other Industries
• Balancing Exploitation and Exploration in Organizations
• The Challenge of Repurposing Workforce Skills
• Systemic Sustainability and the Need for Mission-Driven Leadership
• Shifting the Mindset of Boards and Executives
• Business as Unusual and Leading Through Change
• The Importance of Science-Backed, Data-Driven Approaches
• Focusing on People and Employee Engagement
• The Need for Workforce Innovation in Healthcare
• Creating a Mutually Respected Work Environment
• Building a Culture of Well-being in Organizations
• Managing Teams vs. Managing Collectives of Individuals
• Establishing Return on Innovation for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare