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Building trust and collaboration between physicians and administrators.

Edward J O'Connor¹, Michael H Annison

¹University of Colorado, Denver, USA. edward.oconnor@cudenver.edu

Physician Executive

|April 18, 2002

Summary

Physician leaders can foster trust and cooperation by taking responsibility for challenges, rather than blaming others. This proactive approach empowers them to drive necessary changes and achieve goals effectively.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Leadership
Organizational Behavior
Change Management

Background:

Physician leaders often face goal attainment challenges attributed to others' behaviors.
Identifying internal locus of control is crucial for effective leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore physician leaders' capacity for taking responsibility in challenging situations.
To identify strategies for building trust and cooperation to facilitate change.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of leadership scenarios.
Exploration of self-reflection and accountability frameworks.

Main Results:

Physician leaders can significantly influence outcomes by adopting a proactive stance.

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Taking ownership enhances trust and facilitates collaborative problem-solving.

Conclusions:

Empowering physician leaders to embrace responsibility is key to overcoming obstacles.
Focusing on internal locus of control promotes a culture of trust and cooperation for successful change initiatives.