Psychological research confirms that people feel better about themselves and their work when they believe they have control1, but it is not always clear how leaders can encourage such feelings (providing what some researchers refer to as “autonomy supportive leadership”2).
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Leadership challenges are rampant in healthcare organizations today. But one group of leaders- middle managers- may have the toughest job of all. Investing in professional coaching to support them in their critically important role pays dividends to their organizations.
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As an executive physician, you know the concerns surrounding unsustainable healthcare staff and leadership turnover.
High turnover rates have serious financial, professional, and patient-care implications. In 2023, 40% of healthcare professionals flat-out resigned, resulting in low employee morale and hundreds of millions in lost revenue.
Physicians applying for executive positions must understand the impact of employee turnover and prepare solutions to gain confidence from hiring committees. Understanding the healthcare staffing ‘leaky funnel’ will also help you secure a long-term leadership position.
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When I hear from leaders, staffing is almost always at or near the top of the biggest issues they are facing. It seems we are constantly asking ourselves, Do we have enough staff? This question usually centers on the number of staff. If we are fortunate enough to have the needed numbers, then the discussion moves to items like, What is the experience level of our staff? Usually it is both. One, there’s not enough staff, and two, there’s a lot of inexperience in the staff.
There are no easy answers, or no answers at all.
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