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Creating and running effective, efficient, successful faculty retreats is both an art and a science. The best retreats are designed with the end in mind, understanding goals and objectives first. Timing is an important consideration, as is the content and who to include. A common challenge is managing dominant personalities, personal agendas, and power dynamics. Other important components to consider are whether to hire a facilitator, how to structure the agenda, and what to do to sustain momentum afterwards. Understanding the fundamental components of a good retreat design limits damage and elevates successful outcomes.
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Kramer, R. (2016). Conducting Faculty Retreats. In: Viera, A., Kramer, R. (eds) Management and Leadership Skills for Medical Faculty. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27781-3_9
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