The Most Dysfunctional Leadership Habit In Healthcare: “Split The Baby” Thinking

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Learn to recognize and overcome 'Split The Baby' thinking in healthcare leadership to drive real improvement

intermediate Published 18 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify situations where 'Split The Baby' thinking is hindering decision making
  2. Recognize the differences between compromise and true consensus
  3. Develop alternative decision-making strategies that prioritize clarity and progress over compromise
  4. Encourage open discussion and debate to foster a culture of constructive conflict
  5. Apply design thinking principles to drive innovation and improvement in healthcare organizations
Who Needs to Know This

Healthcare leaders and managers can benefit from understanding the limitations of compromise-based decision making and learning alternative approaches to drive innovation and progress

Key Insight

💡 Compromise-based decision making can hinder progress in healthcare organizations

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💡 Ditch 'Split The Baby' thinking in healthcare leadership to drive real change
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