'Power Skills' for facilities managers
“Power Skills” began as a 12-part series that has evolved into an ongoing conversation with Adam Bazer, MPD, the senior director of knowledge product development at the American Society for Health Care Engineering.
In his monthly articles, Bazer explores the nontechnical tools today’s health care facilities professionals need to succeed and excel in their career goals.
2025 articles
April 2025
Communication versus conversation with crowds and colleagues
You can excel in your career when you’ve mastered speaking in different settings .
March 2025
Mastering communication styles is always in fashion
Improve how you relate to colleagues by exploring different ways of communication
February 2025
Words can lie; body language cannot
Become a better colleague by improving your understanding of nonverbal communication.
January 2025
In 2025, strive for compassion
Wanting to be a better colleague, team member, leader and person means striving for compassion
2024 articles
December 2024
Embracing your inner innovator
A recap of the 10 power skills that will drive innovation in 2025 and beyond.
November 2024
Searching for understanding on the road to innovation
Mastering intercultural fluency is a prerequisite if you want to create lasting innovations.
October 2024
Go ahead — innovate yourself
A focus on career development will pay innovation dividends for yourself and your organization.
September 2024
Why ‘can do’ is a ‘must do’ for innovation to flourish
Organizations that successfully innovate share a common trait encouraging a positive work ethic.
August 2024
Failing with a smile: The power of a positive attitude in innovation
Pushing through the roadblocks that line the path to new discoveries and solutions requires a patient and hopeful outlook.
July 2024
How you lead impacts how you innovate
Learning to adjust your leadership style to handle today's needs and reach tomorrow's goals.
June 2024
Songs about rainbows and how teamwork impacts innovation
Lessons health care facilities management teams can learn from legendary innovator Jim Henson and company.
May 2024
Problem-solving: The wellspring of innovation
Pouring into your team's problem-solving skill set will keep innovation flowing.
April 2024
How critical thinking saves our lives
Asking thoughtful questions will help teams move from unconscious bias to true innovation needed to unlock solutions.
March 2024
Emotional intelligence amplifies your innovation opportunities
Solving issues in health care operations requires a finely tuned ear that can pick up on the daily frustrations of patients and staff.
February 2024
You can’t innovate if you don’t communicate
Mastering the second step of innovation and developing a communications plan can turn great ideas into useful realities.
January 2024
How 'power skills' power innovation
ASHE's director of education discusses the fuel that drives innovation in the workplace.
2023 articles
December 2023
A look back at a year of leveling your power skills
Move into 2024 with a true assessment of workplace wins and opportunities for growth in the new year.
November 2023
How Thanksgiving prepares you for intercultural fluency
Building a team that knows how to integrate varying views and perspectives will help to heighten communication and collaboration.
October 2023
What Ferris Bueller teaches us about career management
Taking a little time to first assess career goals will help in finding the fastest route to success.
September 2023
Regaining a positive work ethic
Despite rapid change in professional environments, a good work ethic will always be in high demand.
August 2023
The power of a positive, professional attitude
Attitudes can be contagious and often have the power to help or hinder team performance.
July 2023
How to define and become the leader you envision
Learning to lead well requires identifying strengths and strengthening weaknesses.
June 2023
Stepping to the subtle dance of successful teamwork
Creating a psychologically safe culture that embraces communication and risk-taking will help teams flourish.
May 2023
Escaping ineffective problem-solving
ASHE's director of education discusses the keys to unlock your team's potential and create a problem-solving culture.
April 2023
Thinking critically to foster critical thinking team culture
Empowering teams to reason clearly and critically brings value to the entire organization.
March 2023
How to activate the hydraulics of teamwork
Understanding social and emotional intelligence can help to fuel team productivity.
February 2023
Poor communication skills are costing us billions
Using five key measurements can help you gauge and improve how effectively you communicate with others in career and life.
January 2023
‘Power skills’ needed to succeed in today’s workplace
Adam Bazer, ASHE director of education, kicks off a new article series on the human-centered abilities needed to guide facilities teams.