Managing mentorships

Hey there folks, my name is Keith Reynolds, I’m the editor of Physicians Practice and this is the P2 Management Minute. Here are two quick moves to launch a high-impact mentorship program.

1) Launch with a roadmap and calendar

Kick off every new mentor–mentee pair with a 30-minute orientation that sets expectations: how often to meet, what success looks like, and confidentiality boundaries. Put it on the calendar—weekly for the first month, bi-weekly for months two and three, then monthly. Use a shared one-page plan with milestones and a simple progress checklist so everyone knows what’s next.

2) Coach your coaches

Even natural teachers need a tune-up. Give mentors a one-page cheat sheet: lead with questions (‘ask before telling’), use positive reinforcement, set SMART goals, and map career steps together. Offer a quarterly 30-minute mentor huddle to swap tactics and troubleshoot common issues.

Clear plan, skilled mentors—that’s a program that sticks.

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About the P2 Management Minute

The P2 Management Minute is a fast-paced video micro-series from Physicians Practice that distills proven management strategies into bite-size, one-minute episodes for busy medical practice administrators and lead physicians. Each installment spotlights high-impact tactics—drawn from real-world best practices and expert insights—that administrators can apply the same day to boost efficiency, strengthen patient satisfaction, or elevate staff engagement. No theory, no fluff; just concise, actionable guidance that respects tight schedules and delivers measurable results between appointments.

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Interested in stepping in front of the camera to share a quick tip of your own, or have a suggestion for a topic we should spotlight in an upcoming P² Management Minute? We’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s a proven strategy for streamlining workflows, a clever morale-booster, or a hard-won lesson on patient engagement, your insight could help peers across the country elevate their practices in just 60 seconds. Drop Keith a note at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com with your idea—or, better yet, a brief outline or smartphone video sample—and we’ll walk you through the simple submission process. Let’s collaborate to make every minute count for the medical community.

Keith A. Reynolds is the editor of Physicians Practice and wants to know what practice issues are keeping you up at night. You can let him know at kreynolds@mjhlifesciences.com.