Leadership transitions within medical practices can occur suddenly, making proactive succession planning essential. In this session, attendees will learn how to develop and implement a structured, written succession plan, ensuring smooth leadership transitions whether planned or unexpected. Key processes for identifying, recruiting, mentoring, and onboarding new leaders will be covered, with emphasis on the importance of having a well-prepared training syllabus. The session will also address strategic communications to manage internal teams, external referrals, and financial stakeholders during leadership changes. Practice leaders will gain strategies to confidently manage succession planning and maintain organizational stability.
Learning Objectives:
Produce a structured, written succession plan to smoothly navigate leadership transitions
Employ effective recruitment, mentoring, and training strategies for future organizational leaders
Apply strategic communication approaches to manage internal and external stakeholder expectations during leadership transitions
