September 11, 2017

Dental business mentor gets glowing feedback following BDA course

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Join dental business coach Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning for his next leadership course at the BDA[/caption]Delegates at the BDA’s recent Business Essentials training course gave dental coach, Andy McDougall, some fantastic feedback – with 100% saying they were satisfied with the event overall.The course titled ‘Leading a dental team’ took place on Friday 7 July 2017 in London. Delegates completed the course evaluation form for dental consultant Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning and the results are fantastic:

  • 100% of delegates rated Andy’ McDougall’s content as excellent or good (71% excellent and 29% good
  • 100% of delegates rated Andy McDougall’s presentation as excellent or good (68% excellent and 32% good)

Aims and objectives feedback

  • Understand the different leadership styles and become aware of your own – 100% said yes
  • Have a thorough grounding in the principles of leadership – 100% said yes
  • Understand the difference between leadership and management – 100% said yes
  • Be aware of what followers expect from leaders – 100% said yes
  • Understand culture and how to unlock a high performing team – 100% said yes

Delegate comments

What did you like most about the course?

Andy’s presentation and content were indeed spot onClear presentation, many topics covered but didn’t feel overwhelmed. Clear practical adviceEntertaining and very informativeEverything. The course covered a lot of key aspects in leading the dental teamExcellent speaker able to hold interest throughoutInformal arrangements. Good discussions regarding topics.It definitely helped in my developmentLearned a lot. Very focused and entertaining as well as excellent content. Feeling inspired and invigoratedNumber analysisSuccinct deliveryThe delivery – entertaining and friendlyThe information and speakerThe interaction between speaker and delegates and other delegates

What is the most useful action point you will take away from this course?

1) Difference between leadership and management 2) Styles of leadership 3) Team chatsBe a leader not a boss!Communication – leadershipDifference between leaders/boss time management & meetingsDifferent skills and handoutsIt’s a completely different approach to running a businessKnowing yourselfMake and implement decisionsTake action once a decision has been madeThis is an opportunity to take my self-awareness of my leadership skills and read around aspects of this, which I can improveTo take action

Date for your diary…

Andy’s next BDA leadership course takes place on Friday July 13, 2018, so please add the date to your diary and spread the word.

Our upcoming events

Jun 10, 2026

Putting Profit Back into Practice

Will you have enough money for retirement?

Do you know how to maximise your eventual practice sale, and fully understand the practical and legal issues surrounding such a sale?

Are your current personal and professional finances structured in the best way to grow your wealth and minimise tax?

If the answer to any of these questions is ‘no’ or ‘I’m not sure’, this financial planning masterclass for principal dentists is for you.

Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston will be joining an expert line-up of speakers who will deliver essential knowledge on how to:

  • Grow and sell your practice at the highest value possible
  • Understand the tax implications around such a sale
  • Secure the retirement of your dreams
  • …and put a plan in place that makes all of the above achievable.

The event concludes with a complimentary buffet and Q&A, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions and soak up the expertise of the speakers. You will also acquire 1.5 hours of verifiable CPD.


We hope to see you there!

BDA Business Essentials Course May-June 2026

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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