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Managing the star performer.
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The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
|June 18, 2013
Summary
Managing star performers in medical practices requires strategies to maintain motivation and team integration. This guide offers practical tips for practice managers on coaching, accountability, and retention.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Medical practices often face challenges in managing high-performing individuals.
- The fascination with 'star performers' in various fields contrasts with the complexities of managing them within a team.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practice managers with strategies for effectively managing star performers.
- To explore methods for keeping top talent motivated and integrated within the medical practice team.
Main Methods:
- The article suggests practical tips and strategies for practice managers.
- Focuses on role redefinition, accountability, coaching, and retention techniques.
Main Results:
- Implementing specific management strategies can help retain star performers.
- Balancing the needs of star performers with team cohesion is crucial for practice success.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of star performers is essential for medical practice stability and success.
- Proactive strategies are needed to identify, cultivate, and manage high-performing individuals and potential 'prima donnas'.
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