Management Mornings: A Strategic Tool for Organizational Progress

MohammadSadegh  Abolhasani; Najmeh  Baghian; Roohollah  Askari

doi:10.18502/mshsj.v10i1.18933

MohammadSadegh Abolhasani Ph.D. of Public Administration, Shahid Rahnemoon Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Najmeh Baghian Ph.D. of Healthcare Services Management, Clinical Research Development Center, Shahid Rahnemoon Hospital, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
Roohollah Askari Professor, Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/mshsj.v10i1.18933

Keywords: Healthcare system, Management, Decision making, Collaboration, Management teams

Abstract

This study examines the necessity and methodology of implementing daily managerial briefing sessions (morning huddles) in healthcare organizations. Inspired by established clinical training practices, these sessions serve as a tool to improve inter-managerial communication, interdepartmental coordination, problem identification and resolution, enhance motivation and commitment, and ultimately elevate the quality of services provided. The paper emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences and knowledge, and proposes strategies for effective morning huddle implementation, including: setting clear objectives, ensuring regular and active participation of management team members, maintaining concise and productive sessions, utilizing active participation methods (such as brainstorming and quick polling), following up on outcomes and decisions, and conducting periodic evaluations for continuous process improvement. The findings of this study can assist healthcare managers in improving performance and enhancing service quality.