Sarcopenia through routines: Insights and action strategies for managers

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Metaphors are a good way of making complex ideas or effects understandable, vivid and tangible. One such metaphor is that of “sarcopenia through routines”. Originally from the field of medicine, this term is used in a figurative sense to illustrate the negative effects of overly rigid routines in organisations.

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How to overcome the dark side of routines

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Routines are the backbone of efficient teams. They provide a structure that enables recurring tasks to be completed with less cognitive effort and create space for creativity and innovation when faced with more complex challenges. But as useful as routines may be, they harbour the danger of drifting into a sphere of mediocrity, where habit replaces innovation and excellence. This article presents strategies that managers can use to utilise the benefits of routines without their team falling into the trap of mediocrity.

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Hilfreich oder hemmend? Die Rolle von Routinen in der Arztpraxis

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Routinen sind in jeder Berufssparte, aber insbesondere im Gesundheitswesen, allgegenwärtig. Sie helfen Ärzten und Medizinischen Fachangestellten, den Arbeitsalltag zu strukturieren und effektiv Patienten zu versorgen. Doch wie hilfreich sind diese Routinen tatsächlich?

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