3 Ways to Increase Dental Team Longevity
When it comes to practice production, one of the most crucial factors is having a well-trained, cohesive team. The best way to achieve this is to gradually build the capabilities and skill sets of team members and have them stay with the practice long term. In a 30-year ongoing study by Levin Group of top 10% producing practices, we found 17 characteristics that these practices have in common. One of these characteristics is higher team longevity. We identified this as one of the key factors in practices reaching the top 10%.
There are many ways to build team performance, satisfaction, and longevity, and the following three will help any practice.
Treat every team member with respect
Dentists and office managers should go to work tomorrow thinking of themselves not as “figures of authority” at the top of the hierarchy, but as part of a team where every member has an equally important role. Each person has responsibility and accountability for their specific area, and everyone works together to achieve common objectives that are clearly identified and understood by everyone. Respect means you and your team behave as colleagues...
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There are many ways to build team performance, satisfaction, and longevity, and the following three will help any practice.
Treat every team member with respect
Dentists and office managers should go to work tomorrow thinking of themselves not as “figures of authority” at the top of the hierarchy, but as part of a team where every member has an equally important role. Each person has responsibility and accountability for their specific area, and everyone works together to achieve common objectives that are clearly identified and understood by everyone. Respect means you and your team behave as colleagues...
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