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02_Kubiliun_ABCs Endosc Leadership

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In this document, Dr. Nisa Kubiliun discusses the importance of leadership in an endoscopy unit. She defines leadership as a process of social influence that maximizes the efforts of others towards achieving a goal. The leader's core responsibility is to help others on the team maximize their contribution to the group's goals. Leading an endoscopy unit is complex and requires both leadership and management skills. The leader must actively manage the practice and all operational aspects of the unit.<br /><br />Dr. Kubiliun presents the ABCs of endoscopy leadership. A is for actions, emphasizing the importance of actively managing, being present, and leading by example. The leader's integrity and inclusiveness are also highlighted. B is for both actions and words, as both are important for effective leadership. Thoughtful and respectful communication is key, and maintaining equanimity in difficult times is crucial. C is for consensus, emphasizing the need to engage the team in decision-making and achieve buy-in before making decisions. Finally, D is for data, emphasizing the importance of being evidence-based and continuously monitoring and analyzing operational data and quality metrics.<br /><br />Building trust is another important aspect of leadership. Dr. Kubiliun suggests creating written agreements with team members to outline how conflicts will be handled and responding to mistakes with compassion and curiosity instead of passing judgment. She also recommends the TV show Ted Lasso as a source of inspiration for leadership examples.<br /><br />Overall, effective leadership in an endoscopy unit requires actively managing, leading by example, thoughtful communication, consensus-driven decision-making, being evidence-based, and building trust.

Keywords

leadership

endoscopy unit

social influence

management skills

communication

consensus

data

trust-building

evidence-based

Ted Lasso