Some teams seem to run like a well-oiled machine. Successful practices depend on solid team dynamics, and having a dream team benefits everyone: the dentist, patients and the team members themselves. But believe it or not, strong teams don’t just happen, and they’re not built on dumb luck. It takes strong leadership, a positive culture, dedicated employees and sharing common goals. But even the best teams have room for
Having a team member with subpar people skills can be detrimental to your patients, your team, and your business. To protect your practice, it is essential to help individuals with inadequate interpersonal abilities find alternative careers. Though easier said than done, preventing the hiring of people with poor people skills starts at the recruitment stage. Often, dental practices hire too hastily due to the fear of leaving a position unfilled,
Have you ever heard the term “treat ‘em and street ‘em”? It’s often used to describe a healthcare professional who spends hardly any time with a patient and instead hurriedly works them through an appointment or procedure just to discharge them as quickly as possible. Essentially, the patient is treated like a transaction instead of a human being. While efficiency and a tight schedule are both proven methods to improve
As the new year begins and you start to plan and set goals, it’s important to remember to pursue personal growth in whatever area you feel is necessary. Whether you want to improve your organizational skills, gain more industry knowledge, or improve your mindset, breaking through old thoughts and habits can be challenging to achieve your goals. Therefore, our dental practice consultants at Bryant Consultants share on the blog today
One of the biggest improvements a person can make in his or her life is learning to have — and regularly practice — an attitude of gratitude. Human brains have been hardwired through evolution to focus on the negative. That means we have to actively fight against negative thoughts. Since the health of our minds and bodies are intertwined, it only makes sense that negative thoughts leave us feeling dark,
How you handle in-office situations can determine the results, either good or bad. Some dentists give their team members feedback on their job performance, while others prefer to coach their team members to improve their job performance. However, knowing the difference between feedback and coaching can strengthen employee relationships while creating a more efficient workplace and happier team members. Therefore, our dental practice consultants at Bryant Consultants share on the