Team Management: Page 9

The power and ritual of the morning meeting

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Even though the concept of the 10-minute morning meeting was introduced about 40 years ago, it's still relevant today, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. However, he also believes the agenda and focus of the meeting must change in the wake of COVID-19. In this article, he gives advice on how to make your morning meetings more successful.

October 15, 2020

Do's and don'ts for team communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

During this time, there will be lots of changes and upheaval in your practice. It is crucial that you and your team are on the same page. The only way you can do this is to stay in constant communication about everything going on in the practice, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

September 13, 2020

Do's and don'ts for becoming a leader

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Some leaders are born, but most are made. So there's no excuse not to become an excellent one for your practice. The traits that make a great leader (e.g., confidence, patience, positive attitude, and vision) can all be developed and perfected over time, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

July 26, 2020

Discussing 5 different styles of leadership in today's dental practice

By Dennis Pezzolesi, DMD

With his 33 years of experience in the operatory, Dr. Dennis Pezzolesi has seen many different kinds of leadership techniques. In this article, he dives into five individual styles of leadership and asks readers to determine which one represents them -- and if that's good for their practices.

July 20, 2020

The difference between leadership and management

By Dennis Pezzolesi, DMD

What's the difference between leadership and management? Dr. Dennis Pezzolesi explains -- and he writes that dental practice owners must have their team believe in the vision of the business and implement it to be successful. He gives dentists tips on how to do that, based on his 33 years of experience in the operatory.

June 25, 2020

The importance of leadership to defuse the industry's current tension

By Alan Stern, DDS

Dr. Alan Stern believes that leadership is a key piece to solving the tension flaring up within the industry. He offers some thoughts on what leadership really means and why it makes a difference in the dental practices that do or do not exhibit it on a daily basis.

May 27, 2020

5 strategies to increase dental office manager job satisfaction

By Christine Alfano

Here are five tried and true strategies you can implement now to show your gratitude and support for all that office managers do, all while improving your practice when things return to normal, writes Christine Alfano.

March 30, 2020

Taking the pain out of switching hats between clinician, CEO

By Lynne Leggett

If you struggle between switching from clinician to business owner throughout the day, dental consultant Lynne Leggett of Victory Dental Management shares some tips to help you painlessly "switch hats."

December 11, 2019

Do you have employees or a team working with you?

By Lynne Leggett

Having employees working for you is totally different than having a team working with you, notes dental consultant Lynne Leggett of Victory Dental Management. By taking care of your team members and putting them first, they will take care of you and the patients you serve, she writes.

November 11, 2019

Why bonus plans may not be the best way to reward employees

By Sally McKenzie

The financial perks bonuses offer are supposed to encourage employees to improve their performance and contribute to practice success, but the reality is that bonus plans may have the opposite effect. Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie explains why bonuses are not the best way to reward your team.

November 6, 2019

Don't make these 3 mistakes when hiring an office manager

By Sally McKenzie

One key component in a practice's success is having a qualified office manager. But what do you do if your present office manager leaves or your practice has grown to where you need to hire one? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers practice advice to help you avoid three common mistakes.

August 5, 2019

Do's and don'ts for practice communication: Promote effective communication

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

As the practice leader, you are responsible for keeping team members informed and inspired, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Outline the day's schedule in the morning meeting, frequently thank and compliment staff, or give encouragement when challenges arise, he advises. Just make sure that every interaction is clear and positive.

April 14, 2019

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