You’ve probably heard that part of being a good communicator is being a good listener, but it’s worth repeating. Listening is one of the most important skills leaders need to develop to communicate well and maintain relationships throughout the hospital.
A best practice is to require an orientation for all leaders as they assume a leadership position. It is a mistake to assume that a physician, who previously held a leadership position, has the necessary understanding of what leadership is and means in your organization. The following 10 tips...
For a long time, people thought there were only two leadership styles: autocratic and democratic. Democratic leaders were accused of being too soft and easy, while their autocratic counterparts were often called too tough and domineering. Today’s manager, however, is flexible and able to use...
As the COVID-19 pandemic effects persist, many MSPs across the country have transitioned to working remotely and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Managing these virtual teams presents some different challenges and new twists on traditional team building and conflict resolution...
If organizations merely address legalities in their contracts with physicians and fail to define expectations, they almost guarantee that the physician employment contract is only worth the paper that it is written on. In the contract, the employer must reinforce the behaviors it expects of...
The role of an MSP can be very stressful, time-consuming, and challenging. It is important for managers and directors to incorporate team-building activities into their departments to prevent burnout.
