That sounds very simple, but it is also very difficult to do. As a new manager, I had always wondered what makes one candidate stand out and another not make the grade. They may have […]
Are you a manager or a leader? (Hint: This is a trick question—a false dichotomy.) In recent years, it has become more common for organizations to seek out leaders rather than managers. We typically associate […]
The interview is a key tool to both job applicants and employers to assess probable success in an open position at a company or hospital. Due to the scarcity of candidates for some positions, and […]
When you think about a biomedical engineering manager, the first thing that comes to mind may not be a woman who, three years ago, was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots. But I’m here […]
Often, the words “leader” and “leadership” are mentioned casually. Have you thought for a moment about what a leader is and what real leaders do? Many leaders in our profession didn’t study leadership in school […]
In my current position as a quality director, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how we can help our teams be more successful. I’ve served in many different roles over the years, ranging […]
A few years back, I performed a cohort analysis to study retention of entry-level biomedical engineers over a ten-year period. At first glance, this data appeared promising and aligns with many of the reasons why […]
