Industry Thought Leader Andy Gradel Shares Tips on How to Succeed in Your First Year in a New Healthcare Organization

August 14, 2015

Andy Gradel, System Director of Digital Marketing, Main Line HealthEither due to industry consolidation, or because your digital know-how is very much in demand, you may find yourself in a new healthcare organization more than once in your career. Andy Gradel became System Director of Digital Marketing for Main Line Health in Philadelphia about a year ago. We asked him how he approached his new role, and what he did to make an impact in his first year.

“One of the easiest traps to fall into is the assumption that what you’ve done at another organization will be successful in your new role. Quickly determining the business situation you’re presented with will determine the correct path to take,” says Gradel.

Gradel shares valuable advice on how to establish credibility and build working relationships during the crucial first year of a new position, including thoughts on how to:

  • Match your strategy to your situation
  • Secure “wins” early
  • Build your tribe.

Read our latest article to get Gradel’s thoughts on what it takes to hit the ground running and make a positive impact in your new organization: From 0 to 365: Tips for Your First Year at a New Healthcare Organization.

Best regards,
Jane Weber Brubaker
Editor

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