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Lots of new responsibilities: Looking for advice
Pranish Kantesaria | Dec 31 2007
Hey all, I just went from being a resident with 0 administrative responsibility (except for patients) to being in charge of the pharmacy department of a 220 bed hospital with about 40 or so people I'm responsible for. Basically I'm freaking out. I need advice and I've just bought GTD and am looking for ways to keep up before I inevitably fall behind. Any advice, suggestions, or anecdotes would be greatly appreciated. [Ed's note: I "bumped" this question because I missed it first time around, and I'd love to hear what sorts of advice people have. -- Merlin] 18 Comments
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 And don't forget the people....Submitted by nelking on December 31, 2007 - 12:01pm.
While your getting your GTD system set, don't forget you've just taken on the oversight of 40 people. GTD may help in managing tasks, but now you get to set the tone of your leadership style. My advice is to decide now never to be a dictator or a cheerleader, and always be direct and honest. Hold people accountable for their work (GTD works here), and help each individual discover their talents. Even in the world of medicine, a professional who can master people management is going to be more successful in the long run. » POSTED IN:
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