Overcoming a delay at work for medical

students
What is burnout?

What causes burnout.

Work delays stem from various factors.

Types of Delays ‘Work for Medical Students’

Strategies for handling delays at work

Conflict & Delay at work

 Burnout is the most common cause of
delay at work for medical students
What is burnout?

Burnout can be described as a physical or

mental collapse caused by overwork or stress,
often relating to caregiving activities or work. It
is thought to be derived from three distinct
elements: Emotional exhaustion,
depersonalization, and reduced sense of
personal accomplishment.
 What causes Burnout ?
01
Increased competitiveness:
There is a significant rise in the
number of applicants but not
enough new positions in medical
school to accommodate the
increase. In such a landscape,
premed and medical students are
subject to ever increasing levels of
stress.
CAUSES
02
Environmental factors:
Practical issues such as lack
of workspace, not having
quiet places to rest, and
limited access to a nutritious
diet contributed to feelings
of being unwanted and
uncared for
03
Interpersonal factors:
Working with peers created
tensions. Being expected to
work in teams and not feeling
a part of the teams created a
dissonance and was reported
as a major stressor
 Factors that contribute to Delays at work
Poor can lead to delays.
planning
Communication Lack of communication between team members can result
issues in misunderstandings and delays.
Resource constraints Insufficient resources Or funds can hinder progress and
cause delays .
Scope
changes Technical
External
issueswith
Problems
factors
technology or
Procrastinat equipment lead to
ion delays in completing
tasks.
 Types of Delays at Work for Medical Students :
While studying medical students often face various delays at study that can impact their
study schedule and progress

common types of delays

common types of delays

Study delay Personal Delays

Research delay Natural Delays

Communication delay Theory Class Delays

 There are strategies for handling delays at work

Time Management Communicate

Students need to know Keep stakeholders
how to manage their informed about delays.
time efficiently

01 Prioritize and reorganize

04 Seek assistance
Adjust your schedule Collaborate with colleagues
and focus on critical for support.

05
tasks.

02 Break it down
Block All Distractions
Divide larger tasks
It is one of the most effective
into smaller,
ways to stay productive and
manageable ones.

03
beat procrastination.
06
 Conflict & Work delay
Conflict is a disagreement or clash between individuals or groups with
opposing interests, beliefs, or goals.
Conflict in the workplace refers to disagreements or tensions that arise between
employees, Project colleagues. This can be due to differences in personalities,
work styles, goals, or values. Conflict in the workplace can manifest in various
forms, such as disputes over resources, delay at work, or interpersonal conflicts.

Conflict at work can lead to delays by causing communication

breakdowns, loss of focus, reduced collaboration, lower morale, and
decision-making paralysis.
 Case scenario
You get off on the wrong foot with a new coworker.

They ask you for help responding to a customer inquiry,

but you refuse to lend a hand because you are working on
a tight deadline and don't want to waste time. There has
been tension between you two ever since, and now you
need their help on a project, but they're not being very
responsive.

What steps should I be taking to resolve conflicts at work?

 Dealing with conflict

Quick Stress
Relief

Emotional
Awareness

Emotional Nonverbal
Intelligence Communication

Playful Communication

Conflict Resolution
In case of delay at
work the best style is
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 Case scenario
You get off on the wrong foot with a new coworker.

They ask you for help responding to a customer inquiry,

but you refuse to lend a hand because you are working on
a tight deadline and don't want to waste time. There has
been tension between you two ever since, and now you
need their help on a project, but they're not being very
responsive.

What steps should I be taking to resolve conflicts at work?

Any
Question?!
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