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B J Linney

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PubMed1997

Organizational politics: did you hear?

How do you define organizational politics? The underground system of communication, the grapevine, what's really going on in the organization, rumors, knowing who really has the power? However you define it, all sources agree you'd better not ignore it. According to one physician executive: "Organizational politics is how things really get done, who really has the power, how decisions get made. Things are not always what they appear to be on the organizational chart." Presented here are some thoughts about organizational politics from physician executives and their stories of when it helped or hurt their careers or prevented them from accomplishing something in their organizations.

Decision Making, Organizational↗
PubMed1997

Some thoughts on becoming an ACPE Fellow (American College of Physician Executives).

Why pursue Fellowship in the American College of Physician Executives? Three physician executives talk about their experiences and explain why becoming an ACPE Fellow is an opportunity to become a leader in shaping the future of the College and medical management. The greatest value of Fellowship is that it shows that you have stature in the profession and it distinguishes you from your colleagues. Becoming a Fellow is evidence of attaining a next higher level of expertise. The process and requirements for becoming a Fellow are outlined, along with many ways to contribute to the field of medical management.

Career Choice↗
PubMed1996

Negotiate the salary you want.

How can physician executives negotiate the salary and terms that they want for a new position? The idea of negotiation raises the anxiety level of all but a few people, those who thrive on the thrill of competitive bargaining. Most physicians do not relish the process and view it as a type of conflict. But without knowing what you want to accomplish and preparing to ask for it, you may well leave the meeting frustrated and unhappy with the offer. Determine what you want before you get into an important negotiation. You will get clear on what you want much quicker and you will remember the points better when you talk to the other person.

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PubMed1995

You have the job you wanted--now what?

We've had calls from physicians who finally have the medical management job they always wanted and then a month later they wondered why they wanted it. I asked seven physician executives to come together as a group and talk to me about this issue. I also asked them what skills they needed most when they first got the job and, as time passed, which skills continued to be most useful. I have not used their names because they were open enough to talk about some very sensitive issues.

Career Mobility↗
PubMed1994

Influence by learning how people process information.

To have a successful career in management, you have to pay more attention to refining your communication skills than you ever thought was necessary. In a survey of 100 physician executives, 94 percent felt training was needed in communication skills if you are thinking about becoming a physician executive. When recruiters talk to us about the basic requirements for physician executives, one of the things they say the person needs to have is excellent communication skills. Most people have good communication skills, but what can move you into the category of excellent is paying careful attention to how the person you are talking to processes information. You can only do this if you listen before you do much talking. What do I mean by processing information? When we get up in the morning, the world is out there separate from us. We have to take in information about that world and make decisions all day long. We don't all do this in the same way. In this article, I am going to discuss four ways to process information.

Clinical Competence↗
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Changes in the practice of medicine.

In constructing this report, the author interviewed physicians to ask them how the practice of medicine has changed and what changes bother them most. She also talked to physician executives to find out how they were managing an increasingly disgruntled group of doctors. Four changes in the professional environment that physicians face dominated these conversations--lowered income, loss of control, the threat of litigation, and greatly increased paperwork. This article is a summary of comments in these four areas.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
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Networking--getting to know more people.

One of the first and often the most difficult tasks for job seekers is increasing their networks--the number of people they know. A large percentage of people get jobs because people knew them and thought they would be good at it. People must know who you are and what you do in order to recommend you for a job. Networking should be an ongoing process, so that when you need a new position, you have people you already know that you can contact.

Career Mobility↗
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The physician executive can help improve doctor-patient relationships.

An integral part of the physician executive's job, but one that is not relished, is confronting clinicians when they are doing something wrong. If the problem involves medical skills, the confrontation cannot be delayed, but if it involves interpersonal relationships, individuals and organizations will sometimes let the issue slide too long. If physicians have good clinical skills but bad bedside and office manners, they will lose patients. As competition increases, organizations are increasingly realizing that they must address these problems and solve them quickly before patients take their business elsewhere.

Clinical Competence↗
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Interviewing for a position.

The interview may be the barrier that stands between you and an exciting new career. It's a time when we all want to seem intelligent, charming, eloquent, and full of dazzling stories of great achievements. But, in fact, many have experienced anxiety that left them stuttering over answers or chattering aimlessly trying to calm themselves. Preparing ahead of time and practicing the interview will give you the best chance of making a good first impression on an organization.

Career Mobility↗
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Interviewing from the organization's perspective.

Hiring medical professionals is an expensive process. It is important to conduct an effective interview to help you determine the qualifications of a candidate and to persuade the candidate to join your organization if that's what you decide you want.

Decision Making, Organizational↗
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Career paths for women physician executives.

The career path leading toward being a physician executive is similar for men and women, but there are some issues that have unique elements for women. Thus, any person interested in developing a medical management career can follow the advice in the following pages, but it is especially useful for women or for those who are coaching women in career development and management.

Career Mobility↗
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What do you have to do to become a medical director?

Medical management is a large and growing profession. The need for physicians in management roles grows unabated in hospitals, managed care organizations, group practices, and myriad other environments. But entry is not merely a matter of wishful thinking. Painstakingly assembled credentials and skills are the order of the day. The advice in this column is distilled from Medical Directors: What, Why, How, a new College monograph.

Career Mobility↗
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The three R's of writing: reading, "riting," and risking.

The mere thought of writing an article can be intimidating. But, even if you have the desire, despite the fear, to write an article, how do you get started? How can you produce satisfying work? Is there a way to begin writing, get your ideas down, and save judgments and editing for alter? Here are some steps--Reading, "Riting," and Risking--to help you write that article you've been thinking about. By separating the process into two stages, creativity or freewriting, and then criticism or editing, you'll find writing much easier.

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Confronting the disruptive physician.

Ignoring disruptive behavior is no longer an option in today's changing health care environment. Competition and managed care have caused more organizations to deal with the disruptive physician, rather than look the other way as many did in years past. But it's not an easy task, possibly the toughest of your management career. How should you confront a disruptive physician? By having clearly stated expectations for physician behavior and policies in place for dealing with problem physicians, organizations have a context from which to address the situation.

Communication↗
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The art of delegation.

Effective delegation is a large of a manager's position. Physician executives are expected to be skilled delegators and able to lead team efforts to meet larger organizational goals. Delegation should be a five-step process: (1) Describe the results you want; (2) Listen for suggestions about how the task should be done; (3) Give autonomy and freedom to accomplish the task; (4) Follow up; and (5) Give feedback and credit. This column explores the art of delegating and how to assess your skills in this key management area.

Decision Making, Organizational↗
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Why become a certified physician executive?

What is the CPE Tutorial and how can it help advance the careers of physician executives? This five-day program teaches executive skills that make physician executives more valued in the marketplace. When candidates successfully pass an evaluation judged by a panel of health care CEOs, recruiters, and Fellows of the College, they become Certified Physician Executives (CPEs). This certification provides recognition to potential employers that CPEs have: stature as a physician; been successfully tested in all disciplines of medical management; demonstrated management experience; and successfully completed the Tutorial with a five minute presentation describing skills and competencies on the last day. As CPEs become widely known in the marketplace, the designation will be a valued credential that helps physician executives get and keep desirable positions, as well as advance to the next level in their careers.

Certification↗
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What to do next.

Why do we work? While there may be some obvious, practical answers to this question, like needing to make money to survive, there are other reasons that people work. These include working: to have stimulation and excitement--to meet new challenges and have variety in your life; for love and affection--to be with colleagues, clients, customers and to provide security and protection for family and friends; and to leave a thumbprint on the world and change individuals, systems, and institutions. For quality life, it is necessary not only to work but to enjoy your work. For physicians considering careers in medical management, the key to success is being truly excited about management activities. If you are heading towards management, you need to view some of the tasks as fun or you probably won't stay with it very long.

Employment↗