AUPN Session: Multitasking for the Neurology Chair: Balancing Multiple Priorities*
Time: 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Description
As leaders in academic Neurology, we are often responsible for multiplemissions, including clinical care, education, scientific research, finance, andadministration. This challenging situation is happening in all healthcareinstitutions. We are delighted to have three neurology chairs share theirexperience in accomplishing multitasking amidst many priorities.
Objectives
Develop and implement time management strategies specific to the role of a Neurology Chair.
Acquire the skills to effectively set priorities in achieving academic missions.
Be equipped with the knowledge and passion necessary to inspire and motivate teams to accomplish diverse objectives within the academic Neurology setting.
Speakers
A Personal Perspective on Prioritization, Procrastination, and Planning
DescriptionThis session will be a personal reflection on how to balance multiple priorities within the scope of a neurology chair.
How to Win Friends and Influence People as a Neurology Chair? Let Faculty Lead
DescriptionThis presentation will cover three tools I have found useful for enabling the faculty in UNC Neurology to achieve multiple goals: 1) Employing principles of distributive leadership to support faculty engaged decision making in the setting of conflicting needs. 2) Creating a common mission/true north in order to adjudicate priorities. 3) Empowering committees to set policy and enact change. Examples of how each of these tools helped our faculty to address needs and resolve conflicts will be discussed.
Keeping all the Balls in the Air: Lessons Learned
DescriptionThis presentation will address the multitasking challenges faced by Neurology Chairs, particularly those in smaller departments. The speaker will share his personal experience with juggling multiple responsibilities, and his approach to completing tasks efficiently while minimizing stress and distraction.