Build a Better Pharmacy Team
March 25, 2013
In my 28 years of business
finance experience one thing I
have learned is that a
business is a team effort and
pharmacy is no exception.
This is one of the important
points I include when I develop
and lecture pharmacy courses for
Universities and professional
bodies around Australia.
I remind myself to network and
attend conferences such as the
recent APP conference – even
when I feel I am too busy!
Although I consider myself an
expert in my field, there is always
more to be learned.
The “business of business”
is multi-faceted.
The importance of networking
extends into everyday good
practice.
Running a pharmacy involves
multi-tasking on a massive scale
and sometimes there are
tasks for which others may be
better suited.
Even a small pharmacy requires
some bookkeeping skills, I.T
knowledge, HR regulations and
more!
Learning how to delegate tasks
and build an effective team maybe
the single most important aspect
of success.
This team may include third
parties such as lawyers, business
mentors and financial consultants,
but don’t forget that your staff are
also your team and need a clear
set of goals and expectations in
order to perform at their best.
That requires leadership skills –
but that’s another article!
In the meantime, take a moment
to look at any gaps in your
pharmacy business knowledge
and find someone to fill them!
This
week’s
contributor is
Paul Rowe,
Chief Executive
of Razor Group of Companies.
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