Publications

March 10, 2023

Weekly Report 23-15

WORKPLACE CONFLICT OFTEN ARISES WHEN POSTURE OR BEHAVIOR OF OTHERS IS AGGRESSIVE, ARGUMENTATIVE, EVEN BULLYING – like bosses who may be aloof, disengaged, micromanaging, stubbornly set in their ways, and/or also within peer groups where everyone considers themselves a leader (think VPs/ Managers/ Boards/ families). When interactions lead to conflict, dysfunction can impact effectiveness and... Continue
March 5, 2023

Weekly Report 23-14

IN THE NEAR FUTURE, “THE DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS LIKELY TO CHANGE DRAMATICALLY” as utilization of artificial intelligence is exploding. While human interaction is today considered critical in most facets of medicine, software is in development which will allow ‘Alexa-esque’ devices to: (1) Enroll patient info and retrieve their details from past electronic health records; (2)... Continue
February 25, 2023

Weekly Report 23-13

“FLEXIBLE EMPLOYERS WERE A PANDEMIC BLIP… The empathetic, understanding, coddling bosses and perks” are fast disappearing in most professional work sectors, with major layoffs so far this year (over 100K tech industry alone). New workers are being hired in Contract roles rather than as full-time employees, with corporate emphasis on the ‘bottom line’ – especially... Continue
February 21, 2023

Weekly Report 23-12

NOW, DEFINITAVELY, “THE VALUE OF WEARING MASKS DURING THE PANDEMIC WAS ZERO. The most rigorous analysis of 15 randomized clinical trials by Cochrane (the world’s largest & most respected organization for evaluating health interventions, funded by NIH) concluded that: (1) Masks trap concentrations of pathogens that allow viruses to spread by aerosol even when worn... Continue
February 17, 2023

Weekly Report 23-11

A GREAT MANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL DISPUTES mask some level of emotional element which underlies the stated issues – often becoming the primary obstacle which precludes sensible resolution. DCG provides Informal Mediation services, a process of coaxing parties to focus on core issues, which in most cases facilitates negotiation and compromise to move forward. This... Continue