- It is of little use for you to be an outstanding doctor if you do not have a trained team around you.
- Remember to prioritize objectives over differences to achieve winning medical teams.
- Effective leadership, failure management and surrounding yourself with passionate people are some of the traits that must prevail in the hospital.
In the field of health, individual efforts are important, but they are not the only ones. In this field, the fundamental thing is to be surrounded by capable people because it is a multidisciplinary area. From nursing staff to stretcher bearers and administrators are necessary to care for patients. But do you know what it takes to build winning medical teams?
On this subject, a study from the University of Illinois published by the American Psychological Associationaffirms that the performance of a group of three, four or even five people has proven to be superior in solving problems compared to doing it alone.
In other words, it is of little use for you to be an outstanding doctor if you do not have a trained team around you. That is why it is so important to choose the people who are within your organization. The selection is basic to generate healthy and correct work environments.
How to form an adequate work team?
With this in mind, Alejandro ZubiriaRegional Representative of the fiduciary services firm fidemontproposes 10 essential characteristics that winning medical teams must have.
Goals are above differences
In any hospital or clinic it is essential to forge agreements and establish common goals, as well as respect decisions made by consensus. This is known as “disagree and commit” (not agreeing, but committing to work together).
Making everyone think alike is impossible and unnecessary, but what you must achieve is that everyone puts the same effort into their activities.
all are important
within the winning medical teams everyone feels they are an important part of the group, with a defined culture, idea and goals. Regardless of their position, each one offers the best of themselves for the development of their function and good synergies are prioritized.
In addition, it not only involves the doctors but the entire staff. From the mayor to the administrative staff, they deserve the same respect because their work is essential to offer a comprehensive service to patients.
Leadership
The leader is aware that each of his team members has particular strengths and areas of opportunity. That is why he seeks to get the best version of each one through references, vision and clear ideas.
competitiveness
On the other hand, the members of the team know that they must make an effort and also do their part to be their best version. The most important thing is to improve day after day. Remember that the real competition is against yourself.
failure management
A highly effective team knows that at some point they will make a mistake, but that this does not mean defeat, it is an excellent learning opportunity.
“Winning teams are clear that each failure is one more step and an opportunity to improve. They learn from their own mistakes, they know how to make the necessary changes in time, and they support each other to develop a capacity for collective resilience.”
Concentration
Team members have a clear vision of where they want to go. They also avoid distractions, draw up a roadmap and follow it without unnecessarily wasting their resources.
Positive thinking
The team is optimistic regarding the results and does not remain anchored in complaints or claims, but rather energy is prioritized in quickly solving the problems to move on to the next step. They all trust each other’s strengths and the effectiveness of their planning.
win mentality
Derived from the commitment among its members, winning medical teams make things happen. In the face of adversity, look for alternatives to find a quick solution.
“They don’t give up or spare any effort until it really is the end of a process. Even when it seems that the partial results are not the best, they are faithful to their ideas and principles and are committed to completing each process”.
Planning
The winning medical teams They define goals and know that the results are the consequence of an adequate definition of the steps to achieve them, which implies time, work and sacrifice.
enjoyment and motivation
One last crucial point is that high-performing teams are made up of people who feel a personal connection to their role and seek to surround themselves with like-minded people to join efforts.
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