In today's 24/7 business environment, burnout is a major problem among business executives.
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Here are four things you can do this week to avoid business burnout now and in the future:
For example, practice re-writing your job description given your evolving challenges, and think about how to become the perfect candidate for the job you already have.
A focus on self-transformation also inspires confidence from employees and can keep a leader attuned to issues of organizational transformation.
Bob Carlson, board member and recently retired co-CEO of Reell Precision Manufacturing in St. Paul, MN, took seriously the challenge of living up to Reell's values and principles and in the process, found himself transformed: "Having to frame decisions within the context of Reell's values and principles, has made me a better person."
As a result, he found that he had more energy, made better decisions and that employees had more confidence in him.
Help employees to find their personal passions and connect those to the organization's values and mission. Once employees share the vision for the organization's future, the leader's personal load is lightened.
Jean Quinn, co-director of Sophia Housing in Dublin, Ireland, is committed to empowering everyone in her organization.
She recently trained her managers in how to see themselves as leaders so they would feel comfortable taking more responsibility.
Her load was lightened, and the organization's effectiveness increased dramatically.
Listening is a powerful tool for understanding an organization, building relationships, and knowing how to invest energy strategically.
This practice manifests as leaders listen to themselves, to their senior leadership team, to individual employees, and to a higher power.
A leader can also provide guidelines for employees that encourage respectful listening.
The resources of everyone's inner wisdom then are brought to bear on problem-solving and more effective decisions result.
Focused listening times can be employed during staff meetings, daily briefings, or during separate designated listening times.
Jim Fitzpatrick, CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa, commits himself to listening to the pulse of the organization, especially when making major decisions.
Recently he appointed a Mission Discernment task force to help him listen to the wisdom of clinicians, financial managers, and chaplains in deciding how to address pre-adolescent mental health needs.
The result? An effective partnership with a local outpatient mental health agency that increased energy and vision for all concerned.
Everyone needs times of pulling away for refreshment and perspective.
This can be as simple as a walk outside at lunch, or a commute listening to music that feeds one's soul.
Seeking out supportive friends or mentors both inside and outside of the organization can also help refresh the leader.
Furthermore, leaders can provide opportunities for their teams to be refreshed, thus lightening their load.
Etta Erickson, program director of oncology programs at HealthEast, a healthcare system in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, holds an annual overnight retreat for the oncology leaders' partnership council.
Retreats include meditation time as well as time for telling funny stories and playing golf. Frequent breaks renew energy, give new perspective, and increase creativity and productivity.
There are dozens more ways to avoid burnout and achieve greater effectiveness by bringing spirituality into the workplace, but just start by following these four simple strategies and see how quickly your energy is renewed.
In today's healthcare landscape, the crucial role of effective change management cannot be overstated as organizations strive to transform patient experiences. As technology advancements like EHRs and telemedicine reshape healthcare delivery, and patient-centered care becomes increasingly paramount, navigating these changes requires strategic and adept management. This journey, marked by rising patient expectations and healthcare consumerism, necessitates not only innovative strategies but also a robust change management approach to ensure successful implementation and adoption. Emphasizing change management is key in this evolution, paving the way for healthcare providers to create a more empathetic, effective, and patient-focused future.
The article underscores the importance of change management in healthcare, emphasizing its role in guiding organizations through technological advances, regulatory changes, and evolving patient needs. It highlights the necessity of integrating new technologies, reshaping governance and organizational structures, and fostering a culture of innovation.
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