The Futurised Practice-Check in German medical practices on the topic of “Leadership”

What it’s all about

The leadership skills of practice owners are of crucial importance for future-oriented GP and specialist practice management. It ensures that employees work together as “real” teams in a motivated, efficient, flexible and successful manner and can thus proactively respond to developments in the practice’s operating environment. But how future-oriented are the futurised practices (which represent a perspective expansion of the best practice standard) of GPs and specialists today? An evaluation of the results of practice management comparisons provides information.

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German healthcare system: Practice teams are stealing their own time

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The article discusses how internal inefficiencies, such as unnecessary mobile phone use during work and poor organizational practices, lead to significant time loss in medical practices, far outweighing the time spent on digitization and bureaucratic tasks.

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Right or wrong: Challenges for managers in decision-making and implementation

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Managers are often faced with the major challenge of not only having to make the right decisions, but also having to implement them or have them implemented effectively. However, the reality is often different: either the right decisions are implemented incorrectly or the wrong decisions are realised efficiently. The reasons for this are manifold and deeply rooted in the structure and culture of organisations.

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Managers: Driven instead of driving – An in-depth analysis

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Managers play a decisive role in shaping the work culture and performance of organisations. It is their job to inspire teams, manage goals and drive the success of the organisation. However, managers often find themselves in the role of the driven instead of the driver. In this article, we will discuss in detail the many causes and reasons for this dynamic.

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Das Couch-Potato-Syndrom: Warum Führungskräfte in der Komfortzone verharren

Worum es geht

Im Management ist die Fähigkeit zur Anpassung und Innovation entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg. Trotzdem finden sich viele Führungskräfte in einer sogenannten Komfortzone wieder, in der Veränderungen und Risiken vermieden werden. Dieses Phänomen hat gravierende Auswirkungen auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und Innovationskraft eines Unternehmens. In diesem Artikel werden die psychologischen, organisatorischen und strategischen Gründe untersucht, die dazu führen, dass Führungskräfte in der Komfortzone verharren.

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Selbstreflexion: Auch in Bezug auf das Praxismanagement unverzichtbar

Worum es geht

Die Anforderungen an Effizienz, Qualität und Patientenzufriedenheit steigen kontinuierlich, was Praxisinhaber zwingt, ihre Managementpraktiken kontinuierlich zu hinterfragen und zu optimieren. In diesem Kontext wird die Selbstreflexion zu einem unverzichtbaren Instrument. Es ist nicht nur vorteilhaft, sondern essenziell für den langfristigen Erfolg und die Nachhaltigkeit einer Praxis. Durch die Nutzung des Best Practice-Standards der Praxisführung wird die Selbstreflexion besonders effektiv und ersetzt sogar weitgehend die Notwendigkeit externer Beratung ersetzen.

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The Importance of Soft Skills in Digital Transformation

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In an era defined by rapid technological advances and digital transformation, the value of soft skills is often underestimated. These skills, encompassing human interactions, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking, are crucial for the success of any organization undergoing digital change. Without these soft skills, there’s a risk that digital transformation turns into digital deformation, where technology fails to be effectively utilized to meet human needs and enrich corporate culture. Here are the reasons why soft skills are essential for leaders in digital transformation.

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The underestimated barriers to digitalisation in German medical practices

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Digitalisation in the German healthcare system offers considerable potential for increasing the efficiency and quality of patient care. Nevertheless, the transformation is only progressing slowly, especially in medical practices. This is why there is an intensive debate on how the benefits of digital solutions for outpatient care can be quickly and systematically realised by GPs and specialists. The central starting point here is to overcome the scepticism and reluctance of practice owners by providing targeted information and concrete use cases. However, this attitude is only the tip of the iceberg. However, two fundamental problems remain largely unnoticed, which are an extreme obstacle to effective digitalisation: inadequate organisational and organisational structures and a lack of entrepreneurial skills and knowledge among doctors.

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