August 14, 2019

Are your leadership skills up to CQC standards?

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Learn how to be a leader with dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning[/caption]Leadership is now a key component for CQC inspections of dental practices. Is your dental team well supported? Do you and your management team work well with all members of staff? Do you and your managers show respect for staff at every level?Dental business mentor, Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning has announced the dates and details of his next leadership course at the BDA headquarters in London.The course will take place on Friday July 3, 2020 and, as there are limited numbers, dental business leaders are encouraged to book early. The course is suitable for dental practice managers, principal dentists and those in charge of the dental business.Learning objectives

  1. Understand the different leadership styles and become aware of your own
  2. Have a thorough grounding in the principles of leadership
  3. Understand the difference between leadership and management
  4. Be aware of what followers expect from leaders
  5. Understand culture and how to unlock a high-performing team

The course provides 6 1/2 hours CPD and meets the educational criteria set by the GDC for verifiable CPD and is certified by the British Dental Association.Feedback from recent attendees

“I enjoyed listening to a total expert share his knowledge in a very engaging way.”“Practical tips to implement in practice immediately rather than just theory focused.”“The lecture and the quality were really high standards.”

Andy McDougal said: “The success or failure of your leadership skills will become clearly visible in your results. The only way to achieve your strategic goals is to harness the whole team in pursuit of your vision. A culture that fails to galvanise the entire teamrisks a radically negative impact on results.”Click here to find out more

Our upcoming events

Nov 21, 2025

BDA Setting up a dental practice

The BDA Setting up a dental practice in-person workshop is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable support, advice and insider information from expert speakers, including Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, on how to set out on your own for the first time.

Jul 10, 2025

Planning your successful exit

Join industry experts & learn how to plan your successful exit at this free live event!

Enjoy an opportunity to join Andy McDougall & Anne-Marie Houston in person at a free event in Surrey in July for dentists keen to maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.

Spot On Business Planning is joining Dental Practice Sale and AMG Wealth on Thursday, July 10 for the informative live event to help dentists plan their successful exit.

The three companies will address key areas of concern to practice owners leading up to a sale, the sale process itself and post-sale aspects.

One of our strategic partners, Dental Practice Sale, is a specialist dental broker with an expansive national network of contacts and a team whose pedigree encompasses some of the UK’s most important, prestigious and noteworthy dental business transactions. Collectively the team has decades of experience in valuing, buying and selling dental practices and utilises its vast knowledge to offer the best all-round service.

AMG Wealth is a chartered financial planning practice that delivers high calibre intergenerational financial planning advice. It develops close working relationships with clients to provide investment planning based on your personal priorities, such as keeping a good standard of living in retirement or protecting wealth for future generations.

  • Learn how to maximise your exit value - what are the drivers?
  • Understand the benefits of structuring your business ready for exit
  • Determine the best point to exit
  • Hear a personal account from a DPS client & practice seller
  • Gain insights on the state of the market today
  • Consider where your practice sits with the different buyers in the market
  • Uncover the details in deal structures
  • Be informed about the valuation process & how you can influence it
  • Be aware of options pre sale such as EOT, Pre Sale Trusts, significant share holder exemption
  • Transition into the next phase of life (if retirement, what you will do, having winter hobbies etc)
  • Ensure you run out of life before running out of money (cash forecasting)
  • Protect the estate for now and future generations
  • Complimentary drinks and buffet from 6.30pm

The event at Brooklands Hotel in Weybridge starts at 6.30pm with drinks and includes a buffet.

Click here to reserve your space: https://www.dentalpracticesale.co.uk/events/evant-2?hsLang=en-gb

BDA Business Essentials Course

This two-day workshop is ideal for any dental business owner and their practice manager looking to transform poor performance, prepare for sale, or take their practice to the next level with a vision for expansion. Presented by industry experts Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, this interactive workshop will equip you with the essential tools and strategies to succeed in today’s competitive market.

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