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Is Healthcare Chaos?

A Conversation with Dr. David Larson

April 1, 2025 | Episode 1

In this episode of Success in Chaos, hosts Angela Adams and Kandice Garcia-Tomkins engage with Dr. David Larson, Professor of Radiology and clinical and AI innovation leader at Stanford University School of Medicine. They discuss the chaotic nature of healthcare, the importance of understanding complexity, and the need for empowering teams to drive successful outcomes.

Dr. Larson shares insights on leadership in complex adaptive systems, the significance of selecting the right goals, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in healthcare improvement projects. 

Episode chapter guide:

00:00 Introduction to Success in Chaos
04:08 Understanding Chaos in Healthcare
09:08 Navigating Complexity in Healthcare Systems
13:06 Empowering Teams for Success
14:36 Leadership in Complex Adaptive Systems
18:50 Selecting Goals for Impact
24:43 Learning from Failures
30:25 Celebrating Success Stories
35:09 Recommended Reads for Healthcare Leader

Dr. Larson’s Reading List

  • Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World – General Stanley McChrystal
  • The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization – Peter M. Senge
  • Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration – Ed Catmull

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