Bernard Banks, MBA, PhD, a noted expert on leadership and organizational change, provided two compelling lectures during ASA® ADVANCE 2023: The Anesthesiology Business Event. From his perspectives as a retired Army Brigadier General, Associate Dean for Leadership Development and Inclusion and Clinical Professor of Management at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and an active consultant, Banks provided four key observations on organizational culture and success:
A foundational principle for ASA is that we are a member-driven organization. The success of our profession has been and must remain based on the active engagement of our strong and informed ASA membership. We recognize that our membership reflects a valuable diversity of individuals with varying personal backgrounds and interests, and unique professional circumstances and roles. This mosaic of ASA membership makes us stronger and more effective. ASA has been committed to improving communication, strengthening engagement, and providing belonging and community for...
