In today's healthcare arena, the rising cost of doing business, coupled with the stress of responsibilities and call schedules, has led an increasing number of doctors to come together to form group practices. For many doctors, this has been a good solution yielding multiple benefits and little down-side. Unfortunately, many doctors have found that expanding to a group has catapulted their practice into a tumultuous and even catastrophic maze of stressful experiences. Would you say marriage is difficult? Try entering into happily-ever-after with 2 or more doctors and see what the term "relationship issues" really means!
Remember the old adage about too many cooks in the kitchen? We've seen practices that became paralyzed because partners couldn't find a way to agree on the simplest of decisions. Without exception, whenever we have been called to consult with a stagnant or down-sliding practice, we always discover a misaligned executive team. The reason for this is simple - doctors are not trained to be team players. In point of fact, they are applauded for their INDEPENDENT thinking. This is a good thing in an emergency, but not in the day-to-day operations of a practice. Partners, staff and patients need doctors to work be able to convey their thinking to others in a manner that takes everyone into account.
Misaligned leadership trickles down to create a negative culture among the staff - Front Desk is at odds with clinical. Billing is dragging their heels. Staff members count the hours until day's end. Patients lose their individuality and become "your 1 o'clock." Doctors are working harder than ever yet profits are dropping.
How do you avoid the partnership pitfalls and form an Executive Team that will be effective, profitable and enjoyable? The Professional Impact Executive Team Alignment Workshop has been a critical component in the success of many group practices, and it may be precisely the solution you need.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
You and Your Team Will Learn:
To identify and eliminate the barriers to team communication and cooperative efforts;
To identify and work through interpersonal conflicts;
To build an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect;
To manage your meetings so that you get more done in less time;
To effectively make difficult decisions such as call schedules, vacation, retirement, and recruitment; and
To present an image as a cohesive team without losing your individuality.
Call us today to book your Executive Team Alignment Retreat
"Excellent. I should also say you won over a skeptical group of doctors." Kevin Markham, MD, Petoskey Surgeons, PC
"An answer to a prayer and a life-changing experience." Roger Haas, DDS, Haas Orthodontic Arts
"The best - way, way, way above expectations. There was perfect background and substance to support the intervention." Louis A. Cannon, MD, Michigan Heart and Vascular
"No doubt, this changed my life and my relationship with my partners. The solution formulas will be very helpful and the end result of bring our group together was a major success." Gerald Gadowski, MD, Michigan Heart and Vascular
