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Therman Trotman is a recognized global consultant who empowers business leaders to transform the way they work by mapping their unique needs to SharePoint’s capabilities. Whether it’s cutting down on scattered processes, improving collaboration, or streamlining operations, he helps them create a system that supports sustainable growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from American Intercontinental University.
Therman Trotman doesn’t want a leader’s first 90 days to look like a parade of meetings, inbox chaos, and forgotten good intentions. He’s got two pieces of advice for new leaders, especially in complex organizations like hospitals:
“No spreadsheets.”
“You’re a content creator now.”
As a consultant, Trotman empowers business leaders to transform the way they work by mapping their unique needs to SharePoint’s capabilities. Whether it’s cutting down on scattered processes, improving collaboration, or streamlining operations, he helps them create a system that supports sustainable growth.
RIP Spreadsheets And Other Office Relics
Trotman calls spreadsheets the “duct tape of management”—handy in a pinch but messy, inefficient and a poor substitute for a real system. Instead, he urges leaders to eliminate the spreadsheet from day one and embrace dynamic tools like SharePoint sites, internal dashboards, and real-time collaboration tools that mirror how people live today.
“Think about it,” Trotman says. “When you sign up for anything today—healthcare, a sports league, even a summer camp—you don’t download a spreadsheet, you fill out a form online. Your team should expect the same.”
Dynamic Solutions Reinvent The Way Work Gets Done
- Instead of emailing spreadsheets back and forth, leaders can use simple web forms built in SharePoint or Microsoft Forms to collect data—staff lists, project updates, training certifications, and compliance audits.
- Forms populated with information feed directly into centralized lists (think: simple live databases).
- Those lists then power live dashboards using tools like Power BI—giving executives real-time visibility without endless email chains or broken version control.
The Advantage Of Using This Approach?
Rather than chasing and consolidating spreadsheets, executives can lead with clarity. Instead of 10 versions scattered across desktops, leaders have one source of truth that is updated in real time and accessible anywhere.
Trotman’s message is blunt: you weren’t hired to be a spreadsheet manager. You were hired to drive strategy, connect people, and deliver results.
Work like it’s 2025, not 2005. The days of Lotus 1-2-3 are over!
Embrace The Role of Creator
In a bold twist, Trotman challenges new executives to stop thinking like administrators and start thinking like content creators. Not to chase fame—but to build internal trust.
“Capture your journey,” he says. “Lead in a way people can actually see and feel, not just hear about once a quarter.”
Here’s how:
- Walk into a department? Snap a quick photo and caption it with a one-line update. A picture is worth a “thousand” words.
- Hear a good idea? Record a 60-second voice memo and post it to your leadership site.
- Close out a challenging project? Share a two-sentence recap with the team.
Trotman cites an example of one leader he advised that posted short video updates that were recorded after every major department meeting. These were quick hits about what was discussed and what was coming next. They weren’t scripted. They weren’t fancy. But employees loved them. The video updates made leadership visible, human, and accessible.
Another executive turned her internal blog into a weekly “Two Wins and a Lesson.” These were short, honest posts that gave the organization a real scoreboard of progress, not just polished corporate emails. Within six months, employee engagement scores jumped noticeably.
Trotman’s Core Rule—Snippets Over Sermons
“Don’t publish the 90-minute webinar,” he says. “Break it into 90 seconds. Give people a way to digest your thinking over time. The results will be tangible and valuable:
- New employees catch up faster because they can see your leadership trail.
- Veteran employees stay aligned because priorities are updated regularly.
- Trust builds naturally—because your presence is consistent, not random.
This is leadership communication for a digital-first workplace: fast, authentic, and personal.
Can You Do This In A Hospital? Absolutely!
This isn’t just a tech shift—it’s a culture shift.
What if hospital executives started operating more like creators?
- A CNO could post short weekly videos from the floors she or he rounds on.
- A CEO could create a private leadership hub with department updates, mini town halls, and wins.
- Onboarding could stop being a 12-tab spreadsheet nightmare and start feeling like an interactive welcome center.
It would take new habits, small investments, and a new mindset. But the payoff in clarity, culture, and connection could be game-changing.
Trotman’s Advice For A Leader’s First 90 Days Is Simple:
Ditch the spreadsheet, think like a creator and build the leadership brand your people actually want to follow.
Stay tuned for more insights as we continue exploring the innovative tactics used by leaders to make their first 90 days count.
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