I talk about Agency often, but many ortho people don't get it—even though they say they tell me they feel like a cog in a machine working in their ortho job.
Agency is your ability to influence outcomes in your life and career by taking responsibility and acting decisively, rather than surrendering to external forces.
It's easy to feel powerless in orthopedics, where reps, engineers, marketers, quality assurance specialists, regulatory experts, and clinical affairs professionals navigate a labyrinth of market pressures, compliance demands, and competitive landscapes,
But what if the key to thriving isn't blaming the system, but owning it?
Let's explore how you can maintain your power to act, innovate, and lead—no matter the obstacles.
Understanding Agency in Orthopedics
Agency, at its core, is your ability to influence outcomes in your life and career.
Children embody this naturally—they see something they want and go after it without hesitation. In the orthopedics industry, agency means taking the reins on everything from product development to market strategies, rather than surrendering to external forces like corporate bureaucracy, FDA approvals, or shifting market competi...
