Building Relations with Radiology Administrators

Abstract

In some radiology departments, the lack of alignment between administrators and radiologists can pose significant challenges. This article describes how differences in background and priorities between administrators and radiologists can contribute to conflict and presents strategies on how to manage the conflict in a way that can leverage positive change. Strategies to build relations between radiologists and radiology administrators are described.

Keywords

• administrator
• manager
• radiologist
• conflict
• dyad leadership