Elizabeth Mittendorf, President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Division Chief of Breast Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Chief of Multi-Disciplinary Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Excellent opinion piece connecting an unexpected topic—the FIFA World Cup—to a challenge facing all of health care.
The author argues that hospitals often look for their own ‘Messi’: the exceptional physician, administrator, or leader who can carry the organization. But lasting excellence isn’t built around individual stars. It’s built around intentional teams, shared purpose, effective communication, and systems that enable people to succeed together.
That message resonates deeply with my American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Presidential theme: Intentional Teams. Exceptional Care.
Cancer care has become too complex for any one individual to do it alone. Every patient experiences the work of an entire team. Our challenge is to intentionally create a culture where every member of the team can contribute fully, continuously learn, and work toward a shared purpose. The best organizations continuously learn, adapt, and invest in the culture that allows teams to thrive.
An excellent read that reinforces an important lesson for all of us in health care.”
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