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Time flies by…A quick look at last months HIMSS19 Conference
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to inquire on my blog status. Between conferences, client proposals, and various trips…I took some much needed time. I’m eager to jump back in to weekly discussions and ideas on current trends and activities within our industry as well as… Continue Reading “Time flies by…A quick look at last months HIMSS19 Conference”
Meeting Client Expectations for Improved Quality at Lower Costs…can we do that?
Client demand in Managed Services continues to grow. As consultants we have to ask ourselves, are the deliverable oriented solutions we are supporting meeting our client’s expectations? Are we providing service line agreements and resources that align with overall budget/costs? It’s a challenge that… Continue Reading “Meeting Client Expectations for Improved Quality at Lower Costs…can we do that?”
TSA and Air Traffic Control Impact by Government Shutdown
No one can say for sure how long this is going to continue. The government shutdown is now officially in day 18. Areas mostly impacted so far are National Parks, but over the weekend stories broke out of TSA agents calling in “sick,” creating… Continue Reading “TSA and Air Traffic Control Impact by Government Shutdown”
The Villains of Rudolph, Santa, and Frosty – A Fun Holiday Analogy to our world of Consulting
I really enjoy watching the old classic Christmas specials. I think Santa Claus is Coming to Town is my all-time favorite, and love that both Mickey Rooney and Fred Astaire lend their voices. While watching Santa, Rudolph and Frosty this past week I noticed… Continue Reading “The Villains of Rudolph, Santa, and Frosty – A Fun Holiday Analogy to our world of Consulting”
How to Select a Recruiter that Works for You
A recent posting of mine on LinkedIn has over 16,000 hits, 550 of them are from recruiters. I am shocked to see there are even that many recruiters in the industry. Imagine for a moment how competitive their world must be, and just think… Continue Reading “How to Select a Recruiter that Works for You”
What Happened to Thanksgiving being the busiest Travel Week?
Having the opportunity to travel to a client the week of Thanksgiving, I worked myself all up to be in for endless lines of families with luggage the size of my car, delays, and miserable people everywhere. I mean traditionally, I’ve always found Thanksgiving… Continue Reading “What Happened to Thanksgiving being the busiest Travel Week?”
Should you expect a lower hourly rate for remote engagements?
Most of us would love an engagement, from time to time, that takes us off the road. The benefits of work life balance and increased time at home with family is significant. Not to mention being able to work in your pajamas, if you… Continue Reading “Should you expect a lower hourly rate for remote engagements?”
Contract to Hire…Do I have to Accept the Full Time Position?
I’ve seen a consistent increase in the request for contract to hire positions this year. Firms are adding language to their service agreements to allow clients to extend an offer for permanent full time positions to consultants after 90 days of contracting. Clients are… Continue Reading “Contract to Hire…Do I have to Accept the Full Time Position?”
What Consultants Should Know About CHIME, HIMSS, MGMA and Others
Our industry has several organizations that are focused on professional development, networking, and innovation. Understanding these different groups and how your firm participates can greatly improve your awareness of industry trends, various client initiatives, upcoming projects, and other opportunities. I’ve selected three that you… Continue Reading “What Consultants Should Know About CHIME, HIMSS, MGMA and Others”
State vs Federal Holidays – How they Impact Consultants
Monday is Columbus Day. A recognized federal government holiday where all federal offices and banks are closed. However, it is not recognized in 27 states. Interestingly enough not one west coast state celebrates the holiday while all of the east coast states minus Florida,… Continue Reading “State vs Federal Holidays – How they Impact Consultants”
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