Time realities In literal fact, everyone has the same amount if time in a given day. We may have a different number of days, but the amount of time in a given day is the same for everyone. This may seem like a semantic hair-split, but it can actually be an empowering concept. When you feel that time is in short supply, ask yourself, “What am I choosing to spend my time doing?” In some situations, the choice of what to do with your time is at best theoretical. If you are a new parent, for instance, what to do with a sick or injured child is not really a matter of choice. If your job is to … [Read more...] about I Don’t Have Time!
Personnel
Delegation and Inspection
Effective delegation is one of the hallmarks of an effective manager. However, this is easier said than done. When Delegation is ineffective, there are holes and gaps in your processes and procedures. Many times, you do not know about these gaps, because most practice systems involve significant delays, both internal and external. A perfect example involves insurance billing; I your process is incomplete or has gaps, the minimum amount of time before you know about it is 2 weeks, but many times it’s several months. Here are some simple steps and concepts in improving your delegation skills: … [Read more...] about Delegation and Inspection
Creating Value in Your Practice 4
The “outer shell” of the E-myth pertains to an entrepreneurial spirit and skill set. Again, this is largely ignored in Chiropractic schools, as it is in most professional schools. In fact, it can be rejected as contrary to the primary calling of whichever profession attracted you in the first place. In an open and rapidly changing environment, that is absurd to the point of endangering our young graduates. Yet, attitudes die hard. In the olden days (I’m talking about the 1960’s) it was considered unprofessional conduct for a medical doctor to have a business card or to post a sign larger … [Read more...] about Creating Value in Your Practice 4
Creating Value in Your Practice 3
Michael Gerber built a franchise out of a very simple concept named the E-Myth. The original book explored the idea that just because you are skilled at the actual delivery of your services, that does not mean that you will be good at managing a larger organization In fact, it can mean the opposite, because the better you are at something, the more it becomes automatic, and therefore harder to teach and transfer to others. This means, empirically, that in order to become a better manager, you must obtain information, skills, knowledge, and be able to put that body of work into action. This … [Read more...] about Creating Value in Your Practice 3