Innovation: driving the green culture in healthcare.
Going green is more than a fad, and it is a mindset and a set of behaviors, knowledge, and dedication to sustainability of our environment and resources. The role of the leader now requires more than traditional strategies to strategically and swiftly move to a green reality. In this article, the involvement of individuals, the work of innovation, an infrastructure for significant cultural change, and new decision-making models are presented as necessary components for transforming organizational cultures.
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Tim Porter-O'Grady Associates, Inc, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, USA. tim@tpogassociates.com
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