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
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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.

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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