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.
Plan your successful exit
Due to demand, Dental Practice Sale (DPS) is hosting another fantastic opportunity for dentists to join leading industry experts. This free event in central London in October is ideal for dentists keen to plan a successful exit, maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.
Join Dental Practice Sale, Spot On Business Planning and AMG Wealth Management on Thursday, October 16 for an informative live event.
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.
What should I expect?
- 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
- 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
- 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
Location: Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4TB
Date and time: Thursday, October 16 | 18:30 - 21:59
Helping Patients Say Yes Without the Sales Pitch
This webinar is guided and led by your host, Dr. Mark Skimming and as a practicing dentist and business owner himself, Mark brings practical, hands-on insight into what it takes to run and grow a successful dental practice. His guidance ensures that every session is not only rooted in strategy but also highly relevant to the day-to-day realities dental practices face.
What You Will Learn:
- How to adapt communication to different patient personality types
- How to present treatment plans with empathy and clarity
- How to improve acceptance without pushy tactics
Who Is This Webinar For:
Practice owners, associates, and treatment coordinators who want to help more patients say yes to the right care without compromising their values.
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