Organizing a practice retreat.
Medical practices are often so busy that physicians and their staff have difficulty seeing the big picture. A well-organized practice retreat can provide needed time and space for tackling large practice management problems and establishing new goals. In addition, a practice retreat can enable staff members to get to know each other better and learn new ways to function as a cohesive team. In this article, the author describes the similarities and differences between single-task and team-building retreats. In addition, the author shares practical do's and don'ts for organizing worthwhile medical practice retreats and makes suggestions about possible locations for retreats, recommended follow-up, and team-building exercises.
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Laura Sachs
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D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009042:Motivation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011340:Problem Solving; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*