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Executive skills for medical faculty: a workshop description and evaluation
Yvonne Steinert1, Louise Nasmith, Norma Daigle
1Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. yvonne.steinert@mcgill.ca
Medical Teacher
|September 17, 2004
Summary
A two-day workshop improved healthcare professionals' executive skills, particularly in time management and goal setting. One year later, participants demonstrated clearer priorities and more effective meetings, though leadership skill improvement was less pronounced.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- The evolving healthcare system necessitates increased administrative and management responsibilities for healthcare professionals.
- Medical faculty require enhanced executive skills to navigate these changing demands effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a two-day workshop on Executive Skills for Medical Faculty.
- To evaluate the workshop's impact on administrative and management skills one year post-completion.
Main Methods:
- A two-day workshop covered time management, goal setting, leadership, and meeting skills.
- Evaluation included immediate post-workshop questionnaires and delayed semi-structured telephone interviews.
Main Results:
- Immediate feedback showed satisfaction and intent to apply new time-management strategies.
- One-year follow-up revealed improved goal clarity, altered time management, and more effective meetings for most participants.
- Less significant change was observed in leadership styles and skills.
Conclusions:
- A two-day workshop can enhance specific administrative and management skills for healthcare professionals.
- Further improvements may be achieved with longer workshops and integrated follow-up activities.