Welcome to Episode #86 of Habitual Excellence, presented by Value Capture.
In this episode of the Habitual Excellence podcast, host Ken Segel interviews Dr. Paul DeChant, an expert on physician burnout, with a focus on how workplace dysfunction rather than personal resilience drives burnout among clinicians. Dr. DeChant explains that burnout arises when clinicians spend too much time on administrative tasks and not enough on meaningful patient care. He highlights cynicism as a key dimension of burnout, stemming from lack of control, recognition, and a breakdown of community and fairness. Leadership plays a crucial role in addressing these issues by empowering frontline workers and aligning them with organizational values and processes, such as using lean management systems to improve workflows. Dr. DeChant emphasizes the importance of leaders "going to the Gemba" to understand frontline challenges and build trust with clinicians. The episode also promotes the upcoming Enduring Excellence CEO Seminar, where leaders can learn more about these frameworks and their practical applications.
Hear more from Paul DeChant, MD, MBA at our Enduring Excellence seminar on October 17 and 18
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