Partnership--the term of the '90s? Building a network of middle management

In her latest column, Ms. Sjolseth describes how a group of middle managers at a hospital where she worked began holding regular, interdepartmental meetings. The partnership broke down departmental barriers, fostered teamwork and enabled the managers to identify and resolve problems more quickly than before. After recounting the group's accomplishments, Ms. Sjolseth provides tips on how radiology administrators can create middle management teams in their own facilities.