Increase Productivity and Reduce Stress
In one of my seminars, a physician told me the primary reason her profitable practice runs smoothly is because she has a scheduled sit-down meeting every Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 with her office manager. They meet for 30 minutes. During this time they do not schedule patients, take phone calls or make hospital rounds — as best as they can help it. Of course, emergencies come up, but they really try to block out that 30 minutes so just the two of them can meet. They discuss the events of the week that just finished up. They go over the schedule for the week coming up. Do you think these two understand each other well and work together as a team? Do you think they have a mature working relationship? Do you think it might be more emotionally satisfying than a regular boss administrator relationship?
Here’s a smart idea. No matter what your job title is, get with the person you rely on most closely and schedule time when the two of you can block out the world, sit down and discuss what’s going on. Set this up as a regular appointment. You’ll boost productivity for both of you. And don’t be surprised if you hear stress drop like a rock when the two of you are more attuned to each other.
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