IN THIS ISSUE:
6 Great Management Tips
No matter
how good of a manager you are, you can always get better. Below are six great
tips that will help you excel in your healthcare role.
- Tell people what you want, not how to do it. You will find that people are
more responsive and less defensive when you give them guidance, not
instructions. By providing guidance as opposed to orders, you will also
see more initiative, more innovation, and more of an ownership attitude
from employees.
- Don’t resolve problems by blaming. It is far more productive to
figure out what to do to fix a problem rather than wasting time trying to
decide whose fault it was.
- If you set rules, ensure that they’re followed. There is no point in defining
rules and guidelines if you never bother to check and see if they’re being
followed. Make sure employees understand the consequences of breaking the
rules, and follow through on conformance every single time.
- Always find a way to add value. The group you manage has to be
more effective and more productive with you there than they would be if
you were not. If they are as productive without you, there is no business
sense in keeping you on the payroll. Use your strengths and find a way to
contribute to the organization everyday.
- Always be prepared for tough times. We all know that the good
times don’t last forever. So, don't become complacent and relax just
because things are going well now. Remember, what will set you apart in
your career is how you perform during the tough times. Plan ahead for the
downturn. Imagine some worst-case scenarios at the job, and write down how
you would respond to them.
- Don't limit yourself. True leaders never set limits on themselves. If
you want to be placed in the leader category, envision your biggest goals
and dreams—and then go after them. Remember, there are enough people
trying to limit what you do. Don't let yourself be one of them.
“Never tell people how
to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their
ingenuity.”
—George Patton
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