Leading Practice Employees and Colleagues

Course Description

Lead using a range of leader styles ranging from delegation through consultation to being directive. Know when to use each approach to involving others. Understand what motivates others and use this information to lead change. Plan for change and overcome resistance to change. This course utilizes “The Physician Managers Handbook The 2nd Ed.” (Chapter 6) which must be purchased independently of this course. We recommend www.physicianmanagershandbook.com or www.bestbookbuys.com to locate the book. This is a class in a series (11 courses total) all using the same text. Author: Robert J. Solomon, Ph.D. is Professor of Business Administration in the Mason School of Business, The College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. He is author of the books The Physician-Manager's Handbook, The Physician-Manager's Handbook 2nd Edition, and Clinical Practice Management. He has managed an outpatient practice providing psychiatric, psychological, and clinical social work services and is a licensed industrial psychologist. He wrote a monthly column on medical business issues for American Medical News for six years, and has published over thirty refereed journal papers and conference proceedings including publications in Journal Of Health Care Marketing, Journal Of Medical Practice Management, and Archives Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Solomon has conducted physician leadership development programs for over fifty health care systems nationwide. These programs have focused on physician leadership, change management, and negotiation skills. He has also consulted with medical practices. Many license boards permit a portion of renewal credits for approved practice enhancement courses. Contact your licensure board to determine if you are eligible.

Objectives:

1. Utilize a range of leader styles including Deciding, Consulting, Facilitating, and Delegating

2. Evaluate situation by looking at issues like your expertise, your subordinates’ expertise, and goal alignment, when deciding how to lead.

3. Motivate employees by aligning their long-term personal objectives with outcomes associated with successful job performance.

Total CE Credits: 1.0 CE Credits

Training Agenda:

Hour One

Leadership, Change and Motivation

Methods: Pre-test, Study guide, Posttest and Evaluation Q&A by email

CE Broker Course #: Online: 20-179254

Content Area: Practice management

Purpose: Provide instruction for health care practitioners on practice management skills. Target Audience: All health care practitioners who manage health care practice.