For executives of small hospitals acquired by larger systems or chains, navigating the dynamics of a new, much larger enterprise can be challenging.
Here are four quick tips from a column published in The Wall Street Journal based on interviews with executives who have been through it before:
- Connect with key players throughout the organization. Relationship-building is much more important in larger, bureaucratic environments where everyone may not know each other.
- Find ways to become known for expertise in unique areas.
- Make sure to have a full understanding of the acquiring organization's culture.
- Know what you want out of work, so you know what roles to go for within the larger enterprise.
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