As a clinician or an administrative worker in an O&P practice, your primary focus is on doing the work that comes across your desk or your table. You went to school or at least took classes to learn the basics of the job, and you have perfected your skills over time. As good as you may be in your role, though, the transition to management or leadership requires a totally different skill set. The transition can be less intimidating and stressful for all involved with a few simple ideas.
Vinod K. Sahney, PhD, a senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, compares becoming a leader to buying a house. He says, “When you buy a house, you do an assessment or walk-through. You have to do the same when you become a leader. You have to figure out the most important issues to tackle, and what new training, technology, and facilities are needed.”
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