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So you got the job? Congratulations, new head doctor! But now comes the hard part: Keeping the job. Here are some tips on how to be a leader that your team and your clients can trust. Conducting your Business/ What To Do:Delegate and EmpowerHaving the right team allows you to lead rather than just manage. When each member of a team has their own role to play, the practice can function smoothly.
Effective Time ManagementLeading efficiently includes enforcing effective time management.
Establish lines of communicationMaking clear lines of communication and a system for sending out news, is setting your team up for success.
Conducting yourself/How to be:Lighten upImagine a stressful day at the clinic. Everyone rushing about, many clients waiting for their prescriptions, more patients waiting to be examined, the occasional pet yowling in the background… You get the picture. A veterinarian's job is frustrating enough, but as leader, the weight of making the big decisions may be heavy on your shoulders. For your own mental health and that of your team, you should learn to lighten up.
Be humbleNo one likes a show-off, right? Naturally, no one likes to be led by one either. Humility is a critical trait in a strong individual, and strength is crucial for leadership. This is one of the rarer attributes of good leaders because it means putting aside one’s ego. ‘Humility isn't thinking less of yourself-it's thinking of yourself less.' ~C.S Lewis As mentioned in the importance of being open-minded in the previous article, finding the balance between the confidence as a role model and the overconfidence of being centre-focus, is crucial . Remember: you are the boss but your crew does not constitute of subordinates, but of capable doctors. They are the ones who give your title as leader meaning, because without them there would be no team to lead, so treat them well. Inspire and MotivateComing down to its definition, leadership is the ability to “inspire, influence and guide others to participate in a common effort.” Real leaders don’t just bark orders, they take part in the process, by using effective communication and motivation to help their squads take action, and make progress. On the way, remember to involve them, ask for their input, keep them informed, and give timely and specific feedback. So good luck! Whether you're just starting out as head doctor or you have had earlier experience, there's always room for improvement. Hopefully, these tips will bring you closer to you, your team and your practice closer to your goal. For more on the subject, check out the resources we used:
1. The 7 Most Common Leadership Styles (and How to Find Your Own) -https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/business/trends-and-insights/articles/the-7-most-common-leadership-styles-and-how-to-find-your-own/ 2. 5 veterinary leadership skills every boss needs to learn - https://www.dvm360.com/view/5-veterinary-leadership-skills-every-boss-needs-learn 3. Who Are the Leaders in Your Practice? Growing a Healthy Practice Through Leadership -https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/practice-building-leaders-practice-growing-healthy-practice-leadership/ 4. Understanding veterinary leadership in practice- https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/267018976.pdf 5. How to be a great leader at work - https://www.avma.org/education/leadership-development/how-be-great-leader-work
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