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Additionally, consider providing regular training and development opportunities to keep your team engaged and motivated. Generation Z staff members are eager to learn and grow in their careers, so investing in their professional development can lead to a more productive and satisfied team.

Finally, embrace technology and utilize it to streamline processes and improve communication. Generation Z is comfortable with technology and expects it to be integrated into their work environment. Implementing digital tools and platforms can help your team work more efficiently and effectively.

• Provide opportunities for flexibility in scheduling and remote work. This generation values a healthy work-life balance and may be more productive when given the flexibility such as adjusting their hours or other flexible options (noting that working from home is not possible!)
• Incorporate social media and other digital platforms into your communication strategy. Generation Z is highly connected and expects to communicate through various digital channels.
• Offer a variety of recognition and rewards for good performance. This generation is motivated by more than just financial compensation and values recognition and praise for their hard work and achievements.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and creativity. Generation Z staff members are often entrepreneurial and enjoy taking on new challenges. Give them the space to come up with new ideas and solutions to improve patient care processes.

By incorporating these strategies into your management style, you can effectively lead your Generation Z team to provide high-quality patient care while also fostering a positive and productive work environment.

1. Understand their behaviour: Narcissistic managers often have an inflated sense of self-importance and can be demanding and critical. Recognising their behaviour patterns can help you better navigate interactions with them.
2. Set boundaries: Establish clear boundaries and expectations for communication and workload.
3. Be assertive, but professional, in communicating your needs and limitations. Focus on results: Narcissistic managers may be more concerned with their own success than their team's. Emphasise the positive impact your work is having on the organization and highlight your achievements.
4. Seek support: If the situation becomes unbearable, seek support from HR or a trusted mentor. It's important to have a support system in place to help you manage the stress and emotional negative impact of working with a difficult manager

Remember, you are not alone in dealing with a narcissistic manager.

By setting boundaries, focusing on results, and seeking support, you can navigate this challenging situation and manage the behaviours so you can return to enjoying your role.

1. Avoid playing their game: Narcissistic managers tend to manipulate people and situations to their advantage. Don't fall into their trap by engaging in their drama or trying to outdo them. Instead, stay focused on your goals and responsibilities.
2. Document everything: Keep a record of your interactions with your manager, including emails, memos, and notes from meetings. This can help you present a clear and factual account of any issues that arise.
3. Find common ground: While it can be challenging, try to find areas of agreement or common interest with your manager. This can help build a more positive working relationship and make it easier to communicate effectively.
4. Take care of yourself: Working with a narcissistic manager can take a toll on your emotional and mental health. Make sure to take care of yourself by taking breaks, exercising, and seeking support from friends and family.

Don't forget and focus on the reality that, it's not your fault that your manager behaves in a narcissistic way.
By understanding their behaviour, setting clear boundaries, focusing on results, seeking support, avoiding playing their game, documenting everything, finding common ground and taking care of yourself, you can successfully manage this challenging situation.