Last week we had a team meeting on Wednesday. This is something we do about every 4-6 weeks. We block out the entire afternoon, order in lunch for everyone and plan some valuable time together. It is Read More
Helping Team Members Grow
One of the challenges of dental practice is managing a team. Working with a high functioning group of people is both about inviting the right people to join your team, and about helping them grow and Read More
The New Patient Tour
This afternoon we had one of our routine team meetings. We try and get together as a group every 6-8 weeks for an afternoon in addition to our other meetings.At the last meeting I asked the team to Read More
Dynamic Job Descriptions
I am in the process of creating an updated office manual over the next few months. One of the key pieces will be the job descriptions for each of the employees on the team. I have had the opportunity Read More
Do You Have A Morning Huddle?
I do not think it would be brash to claim that our morning huddle is the most important fifteen minutes of our day. The time we spend together is a valuable tool for focusing our energy and attention Read More
Leading or Managing
On my way to work this morning I listened to "The Thriving Dentist" show by Gary Takacs on my iPod. It is a MUST listen to for every dentist.One of the inherent challenges for dentists is Read More
Dental Assistant’s Recognition Week
I learned today that it is Dental Assistant's Recognition Week here in the United States. Supported by the American Dental Assistant's Association the idea is to recognize the contribution dental Read More
