4 GUYS THAT OUGHT TO BE ON YOUR PAYROLL

The quality and standard of your organization depends heavily on the quality of personnel you employ. It is imperative that you have the right blend of skills, character and experience on your payroll. There are four types of employees you absolutely must have in your organization.

1.The Adapter

This is somebody who is able to adapt to suit different situations. Such an employee possesses the ability to change quickly and respond to situations. The adapter is versatile and humble. S(h)e knows when there is a problem and jumps in without being asked-even when it is not their job e.g. the Ward Attendant who helps to control a rowdy Waiting Room when the Receptionist/ Front Desk Staff is overwhelmed; Or the Nurse who assists (in suturing lacerations) in a Mass Casualty situation. Or the Resident Doctor who is not too big to issue patient folders when the Receptionist has gone out for lunch! You will always need such people in your organization. They bring the “extra” into extra edge.

2. The Team Player

Medicine is a “team sport”. It is not enough to have an adapter in your organization. You must also look out for team players when employing. The best employees know when to stop expressing their individuality and fit seamlessly into the team. They know that teamwork is an essential component of good leadership. Medicine must be played as a team sport to win the battle against diseases and infections. The Doctor who feels (s)he knows it all and does not take advice from other players in the team is a minus not a plus. (S)He may just be hindering rather than helping the success of the hospital. You must look out for those who can balance individuality with collectivism. People who can let go of their ego and work with others to achieve the desired results. A team player will also help to build a good work environment.

3. The Creative Thinker
A creative thinker is slightly unusual (even strange) and different from other people. You need the chap who is just a little bit eccentric; the guy who is not afraid to think outside the box.

The guy who is constantly on the look out for better ways of doing things; the chap who can think on his feet. The guy who is innovative and persistent should be on your payroll. Most medical discoveries and inventions were made by people who dared to be different. The first doctors to describe laparoscopy were probably laughed at. But today, the trend is Laparoscopic Surgery. The creative thinker is a must for any progressive organization.

4. The Smart Worker

The smart worker is not just a hard worker. S(He) knows the right thing to do, does the right thing and strives to excel at the task all the time. The smart worker is intelligent and mentally alert. This guy doesn't just do the job but also sees and understands the whole picture. Therefore the smart worker brings a different perspective to the task at hand and ensures efficiency and effectiveness at the same time.

On a final note, employing workers is a vital part of your duties as a manager or an entrepreneur. You should always look before you leap.


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