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The courageous follower.

N W Treister1, J H Schultz

  • 1San Diego Cardiology Network, Murrieta, CA, USA.

Physician Executive
|March 8, 1997
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Physicians are increasingly in follower roles due to healthcare changes. This article explores effective followership and how doctors can improve these essential skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Leadership
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • The US healthcare system is undergoing significant changes impacting physician roles.
  • Physicians are increasingly assuming follower positions under various leadership structures.
  • Effective leadership is challenged by physicians' perceived difficulty in following, often compared to 'herding cats'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and analyze the characteristics of effective followership.
  • To explore reasons why physicians may struggle with followership skills.
  • To provide insights into how physicians can enhance their followership capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of followership theories.
  • Exploration of physician roles within evolving healthcare delivery models.

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  • Discussion of leadership challenges in managing physician teams.

    • Main Results:

    • Effective followership involves active engagement, critical thinking, and support for leaders.
    • Physicians' autonomy, specialized training, and potential resistance to authority can impede followership.
    • Developing self-awareness and adaptive communication strategies are key for physicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians can improve followership by understanding its components and their own behavioral patterns.
    • Enhanced followership among physicians is crucial for effective team collaboration and healthcare system success.
    • Training programs should incorporate followership skills development for medical professionals.