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Leadership insights for orthodontists and teams
Dive into our Orthodontic Consulting Hub, where Shimmin Consulting orthodontic consultants share their expertise. Gain invaluable strategies and actionable insights tailored to fuel your growth, covering everything from optimizing patient interactions to streamlining operational efficiencies. Explore these articles to elevate your practice and unlock success.
Utilizing Your ‘Downtime’ to Build Your Team & Practice
With school starting, many offices notice an increase in “down time” between 9am-12pm. Here are some GREAT ways to remain productive during
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 13, 2020
Business Changes in Orthodontics
PART 1 - NOBODY LIKES CHANGE Change is an inevitable part of life. Change is also an important part of a business life; it allows a...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 9, 2020
Patients Without Appointments Going Amuck, Amuck, Amuck!
Picture this...a brisk Monday morning. The team has started the day with an amazing, purposeful morning huddle, discussing the schedule...
Michelle Shimmin
Oct 7, 2020
Key Factors for a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 4 - THE REVIEW PROCESS AND PURPOSE Utilizing Performance Reviews is a great opportunity when you’re looking to celebrate...
Michelle Shimmin
Sep 3, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 3 - COMMUNICATION The KEY PIECE of communication is LISTENING! Listening is the foundation of success in managing people. Most...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 25, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 1 - MANAGEMENT How this is different from leadership? Management facilitates accountability and leadership influences motivation and...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 20, 2020
Key Factors For a Successful Practice With a Remarkable Reputation
PART 1 -LEADERSHIP The measure of a leader is not what you do, but what others do BECAUSE OF YOU! The ability to positively and...
Michelle Shimmin
Aug 18, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 3: Culture is Bigger Than Business Strategy It starts with YOU... How can you accomplish this when this might not be your strength?...
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 30, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 2: Culture Facilitates Results Forbes Magazine wrote the 3 reasons why positive work cultures are more productive for business: 1....
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 27, 2020
What Does a Culture Within a Practice Achieve?
Part 1: What’s Your Why? I often say... If passion is involved, it’s not high pressure sales!I love Richard Branson’s philosophy in and...
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 21, 2020
Motivation and it's Role in the Workplace: Part #3
#3 How to Increase Employee Motivation Communication The easiest way to increase employee motivation is by having positive communication...
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 15, 2020
Motivation and it's Role in the Workplace Part 2: Benefits of Motivated Employees
Part #2: Benefits of Motivated Employees Employee motivation is highly important for every company due to the benefits that it brings to...
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 10, 2020
Motivation and it’s Role in the Workplace: Part #1
#1 What & Why? What is the importance of motivation? The importance of motivation can be seen through people being inspired to make a...
Michelle Shimmin
Jul 6, 2020
Hiring the Ideal Team: Part 5
#5 Final Thoughts on Hiring the Ideal Team My final thoughts and recommendations on hiring the best people are to trust your instincts....
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 29, 2020
Hiring the Ideal Team: Part 4
#4 Keys to Hiring the Best People Do not be afraid to ask a candidate what their professional goals are and where they see themselves in...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 25, 2020
Hiring the Ideal Team: Part 3
#3: Keys to Hiring the Right People. Assess the candidates’ values … It is extremely important to make sure your prospective hire...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 22, 2020
Hiring the Ideal Team: Part 2
#2: Keys to Hiring the Best People Make the interview process a team effort …A strong interview process is developed over time—both as...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 19, 2020
Hiring the Ideal Team: Part 1
#1: Have a budget for the position The goal is not just to hire people who need a job, the goal is to hire people that believe what you...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 16, 2020
Part 2 - How to Rein It In!
How to Rein It In! Despite your efforts to keep sharing on a professional level, some employees may assume you’ve put down a welcome mat...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 11, 2020
Part 1 - How to be authentic without oversharing.
How to be authentic without oversharing. Being effectively authentic calls for a good deal of self-management, and knowing what and what...
Michelle Shimmin
Jun 8, 2020
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