Doug Williams

San Diego

Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer, ex-newspaper guy, husband, dad, grampa and dog butler.

Articles

Before you begin, have the end in mind

2 weeks ago | mcknights.com | Doug Williams

Doing what we do as administrators of nursing facilities is uniquely challenging, regardless of the resident population, the team you’re working with, or the stakeholders who are paying attention to your every move. But when you are leading a facility with significant financial, regulatory, care and customer-service issues, that challenge is taken to a level that few can understand until you’ve labored in the trenches of such an environment.
4 Principles for Driving Digital Transformation with Limited Resources

2 weeks ago | cumanagement.com | Paul Seibert |Doug Williams

4 minutes Explore how cooperative principles and agile thinking can help credit union leaders effectively guide their teams in making impactful, competitive digital updates without breaking the bank. Eighty percent of the U.S. population has adopted digital banking (Deloiite). That means if credit unions want to compete in a complex environment of not only big banks but also digital-only banks and fintechs, then we need strong digital strategies.
Sheriff's officer dies after falling through window, prosecutor's office says

4 weeks ago | channel3000.com | Doug Williams |Lori Bordonaro

Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) -- A Hudson County sheriff's officer died Friday after falling through a window at an administrative building in Jersey City. The circumstances Officer Justin Rivera's fall appeared to be accidental, the Hudson County Prosecutor's office said.
Charging forward with leadership on third-and-short

1 month ago | mcknights.com | Doug Williams

Recently, I read a McKnight’s guest column written by Ezedube Eze that validated every intuition I’ve had about how best to approach a new leadership role in any nursing facility, but especially in one with a history of poor performance, as measured by the metrics with which we are all too familiar. Mr. Eze clearly and concisely listed three priorities: relationships, respect and results — in the order in which they should be operationalized.
Collections: Balancing efficiency and empathy in member recovery

Mar 28, 2025 | cuinsight.com | Doug Williams |Erin Tjaden |James Chemplavil |Steve Maloney

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Columbia University faces federal deadline to make changes or lose $400 million in funds

Mar 20, 2025 | krdo.com | Doug Williams |Ali Bauman

By Doug Williams, Ali BaumanClick here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY, New York (WCBS) — The Trump administration’s deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday. If Columbia doesn’t make the changes requested by the Trump administration, $400 million in federal funding will be withheld.
Columbia University faces federal deadline to make changes or lose $400 million in funds

Mar 20, 2025 | ktvz.com | Doug Williams |Ali Bauman

By Doug Williams, Ali BaumanClick here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY, New York (WCBS) — The Trump administration’s deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday. If Columbia doesn’t make the changes requested by the Trump administration, $400 million in federal funding will be withheld.
FIRST-PERSON: I love you with all my heart

Feb 9, 2025 | kentuckytoday.com | Doug Williams

The human heart is often associated with strong emotions like love. I affectionately tell my wife, kids and grandkids, “I love you with all my heart.” What I mean by that is not so much the physical organ beating in my chest and pumping blood through my body. Rather, what I mean is with all I have, I care deeply for you. It’s the depth and genuineness I am expressing by saying, “I love you with all my heart.” There is no greater way for me to convey in words my love for you.
Daniel Penny jurors say they can't reach agreement on manslaughter charge

Dec 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jesse Zanger |Doug Williams |Alice Gainer

NEW YORK - Jurors deliberating in the Daniel Penny trial sent a note to the judge Friday morning indicating they are unable to reach a unanimous vote on the second-degree manslaughter charge he faces. That note prompted the defense to move for a mistrial, as the prosecution asked for the judge to issue what's called an Allen charge to the jury to keep them deliberating and to reach a decision. The judge issued the Allen charge, and the jury returned to deliberations.
Future-proofing your credit union: A blueprint for next-gen banking transformation

Dec 4, 2024 | cuinsight.com | Kristi S Kelley |Tom Pierce |Doug Williams |Katie Stone

Credit unions face a pressing challenge: how to drive growth and innovation when legacy core systems hold them back. This isn’t just a technology problem—it’s a strategic transformation imperative to meet modern member expectations and operational demands. Future-proofing begins with taking a strategic pause or recalibration to open new avenues for solutions-assessing legacy systems’ capabilities or building a foundation for a new resilient, adaptable core.