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what committed and successful clients have to say about why working with ThinkThroughTools worked. + One Module segment from Flight Request Stimulator on-line
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Do you want more Flight Requests or not?
we will help you
With the Six-Stage Outreach Sequence
Have you fully systematized your six-stage Outreach sequence to increase the selectivity and volume of your medically necessary and appropriate flights? Do you have each of the six Outreach stages operating at high performance levels? We can help you - if you truly desire to be helped and are willing to commit to the work required. We've done it time and time again for more than 26 years. The six-stage Outreach sequence works, if it is applied correctly and relentlessly.
WHY choose us
Our Outreach Competencies
Outreach Operating Systems Architecture
To effectively and consistently stimulate sufficient flight requests there are 10 Essential Outreach Operating System Elements required. We invented the architecture for Air Medical Transport. It works.
Flight Request Stimulator / Outreach Training
We offer CIL (Continuous Impact Learning) that synchronizes on-line and place-based OutreachU and Flight Request Stimulator training for employees in every function. This is necessary for your success. It works.
Outreach Mentoring & Advising Wisdom
With our lead Outreach advisors and educators having been involved in Air Medical Transport, EMS and hospital systems for more than 45 years (each) throughout our nation and abroad, we have the wisdom and experience to advise, mentor, problem-solve and innovate. It works.
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Your work matters!
Always know – each day – each moment – you are engaged in a noble endeavor. What you do matters. You positively impact lives and dreams more than you will ever know. So – especially on the days in which you may be low on energy or pondering if your efforts are worth it… read this message – take it to heart – and keep the beat.
You are vital to our world. You matter! You matter! You matter!
The story behind the use of this Voltaire quote: In 1983, Rich Obertots, one of ThinkThroughTools co-founders was a novice EMT working at a large ambulance service during his undergraduate studies. Affixed to the door of a locker in his crew quarters - he discovered the quote hand-written. He copied it to keep with him and to inspire and remind himself – no matter how bad things got – or how weary he became - there was purpose to his efforts. To this day – it serves him, and he hopes it will serve you and those with whom it you may share.
The story behind the use of this Voltaire quote: In 1983, Rich Obertots, one of ThinkThroughTools co-founders was a novice EMT working at a large ambulance service during his undergraduate studies. Affixed to the door of a locker in his crew quarters - he discovered the quote hand-written. He copied it to keep with him and to inspire and remind himself – no matter how bad things got – or how weary he became - there was purpose to his efforts. To this day – it serves him, and he hopes it will serve you and those with whom it you may share.
The Dysrhythmics World Tour
The co-founders of ThinkThroughTools, Rich Obertots and John Chamberlin began working together in 1983 when they formed the medical musical comedy, drama and educating group, The Dysrhythmics. They performed concerts throughout the USA and Australia and conducted "Seminars with Songs" to inform and inspire healthcare professionals. To learn more about this "division" of ThinkThroughTools go to The Dysrhythmics
FIRST PRINCIPLES First Principles is a concept often used in philosophy, science, and problem-solving. It refers to breaking down complex ideas or systems into their most basic, foundational truths and then reasoning up from there to build new knowledge or solve problems. The idea is commonly attributed to Aristotle, who described first principles as the "first basis from which a thing is known."
Key Aspects of First Principles:1. Fundamental Building Blocks:o These are the most basic assumptions or facts that cannot be deduced from any other premise.o Everything else in the system is built upon these foundational truths.2. Reductionist Approach:o To apply first principles thinking, a problem or concept is deconstructed into its simplest components, stripping away assumptions, analogies, or inherited ways of thinking.3. Innovative Applications:o By understanding and rethinking from the ground up, first principles allow individuals to innovate rather than rely on traditional methods or "best practices."Examples of First Principles Thinking:1. Elon Musk:o Musk uses this approach in business and technology. For instance, in developing SpaceX rockets, he analyzed the raw materials needed to build rockets instead of buying pre-made systems, drastically reducing costs.2. Scientific Method:o In science, the method starts with self-evident truths or experimentally proven axioms (e.g., laws of physics).3. Philosophy and Logic:o René Descartes' famous statement, "I think, therefore I am," is an example of deducing knowledge from an undeniable first principle.Benefits of First Principles Thinking:• Encourages creativity and innovation by bypassing traditional constraints.• Helps solve complex problems by addressing root causes rather than symptoms.• Facilitates better decision-making by grounding strategies in fundamental truths.Steps to Apply First Principles:1. Identify the Problem:o Clearly define what you are trying to understand or solve.2. Deconstruct Assumptions:o Question everything and break the problem into its most basic elements.3. Build New Solutions:o Use the foundational truths to create or reassemble innovative solutions.This approach can be transformative in fields ranging from engineering, entrepreneurship, and Outreach to personal problem-solving and learning.
Key Aspects of First Principles:1. Fundamental Building Blocks:o These are the most basic assumptions or facts that cannot be deduced from any other premise.o Everything else in the system is built upon these foundational truths.2. Reductionist Approach:o To apply first principles thinking, a problem or concept is deconstructed into its simplest components, stripping away assumptions, analogies, or inherited ways of thinking.3. Innovative Applications:o By understanding and rethinking from the ground up, first principles allow individuals to innovate rather than rely on traditional methods or "best practices."Examples of First Principles Thinking:1. Elon Musk:o Musk uses this approach in business and technology. For instance, in developing SpaceX rockets, he analyzed the raw materials needed to build rockets instead of buying pre-made systems, drastically reducing costs.2. Scientific Method:o In science, the method starts with self-evident truths or experimentally proven axioms (e.g., laws of physics).3. Philosophy and Logic:o René Descartes' famous statement, "I think, therefore I am," is an example of deducing knowledge from an undeniable first principle.Benefits of First Principles Thinking:• Encourages creativity and innovation by bypassing traditional constraints.• Helps solve complex problems by addressing root causes rather than symptoms.• Facilitates better decision-making by grounding strategies in fundamental truths.Steps to Apply First Principles:1. Identify the Problem:o Clearly define what you are trying to understand or solve.2. Deconstruct Assumptions:o Question everything and break the problem into its most basic elements.3. Build New Solutions:o Use the foundational truths to create or reassemble innovative solutions.This approach can be transformative in fields ranging from engineering, entrepreneurship, and Outreach to personal problem-solving and learning.
Rich Obertots articles in Healthcare Business Today
Do You Know the Difference ?
The 3'rd Rule of Outreach
From Rich's: The Book of Outreach for Healthcare; The 3'rd Rule
(Text Book & ThinkThroughTools Thinkfic Courses Available Early 2025)
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