The question posed was “In your opinion, what the key factors to ensuring health system leaders/managers for the future?” Middle Managers Many of the comments from Directors (blog published last week) were present in responses from Middle Managers and the summary was developed to reflect both categories. Unique perspectives from the middle manager group offered some insights that were notable
Preamble I originally wrote this post in 2010, but was concerned the title might offend some so it was never posted. In my last blog posting, I discussed the dangers of confusing confidence with competence . As I observe many current “leaders” in various industries and in our various...
As a leader is there someone(s) that you are putting off talking to about difficult but important issues? Crucial Confrontations by Kerry Patterson, et al is a must read. I am only going to touch on a few aspects to stimulate you to read the entire book. Often times our fear of...
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How can companies and departments move quickly and fluidly even amid massive turbulence? Sampler offers managers four tools that he calls, “strategic shock absorbers.”
For example, is there a certain manager or preceptor that has set off your relationship trigger?
Have you ever been told by your manager to share your ideas and to suggest new ways of doing things?...As a software engineer, he was prohibited by his senior manager to move forward with the project
1 2 3 4 5 Time Management You have been asked by your manager to work with your team to develop a new program for your area
I shared my belief that it is the responsibility of every manager to develop those they lead
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Understanding Millennials (ages 26-31) They don’t make work their main priority and expect organizations to give them time for a person life They emphasize finding satisfaction in their work and are willing to be vocal about what they want from their career and organization Are knowledgeable about what is going on all over the world Are adept at leveraging technological advances to be more flexible such as working from home Demand to know the organization’s purpose and are prepared to leave if it doesn’t align with their own values-quick to react negatively to any perceived disconnect between the organization’s words and actions Want everything now such as a fast growing career If the work doesn’t interest them they will leave in a couple of years-liking your work is more important than the organization Want job flexibility in the here and now, along with opportunities for training and development Want frequent feedback and rewards Meeting millennials expectations Greater input -eager to be ask for input, seek greater transparency, want an explicit career progression Career paths -expect freedom to move from one path to another- after being on board a certain number of years the opportunities to try new things increases- PWC program Full Circle is for people who need to stop working for awhile for personal reasons-stay connected and reengage when they are able- as is PWC program Flexibiity 2 talent network allows people to work full time during busiest times then pursue other interests the rest of the year Appreciation -looking for something in addition to money rewards that will benefit them in life or career enhancing ways- PWC progra m after a certain number of years send for life skills and leadership training after a few more years eligible for a four week sabbatical Corporate values and responsibilities -create an environment that allows people to give back and excel both at the office an outside Helping managers adapt -changing attitudes toward them-millennials are often stereotyped as self-absorbed, quick to shift their loyalties, lazy and uncommitted to work-however there’re simply not prepared to sacrifice their health and well being for work-model flexible behavior and have contests for ideas Millennials well understand the value of the team and are just as committed to their departments and to the organization as other generations
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The question posed was “In your opinion, what the key factors to ensuring health system leaders/managers for the future?”...In another post I will share the middle managers and pharmacy student's answers