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The Top Ten Management Mistakes That Orthodontists Make
First Presented at the AAO Meeting

in

San Francisco, California

Top 10

Information Obtained From a National Survey of 120 Doctors

2905 Platinum Place Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.268.0760 tel & fax

[email protected] www.Rosemarybray.com

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

Team Management Quiz
Answer Each Question On A Scale of 1 to 5 Number 1 being “I Strongly Disagree” Number 5 being “I Strongly Agree”

1. Do I know what is expected of me at work? 2. Do I have the materials and the equipment I need to do my work? 3. At work, do I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day? 4. In the last seven days, have I received recognition or praise for doing good work? 5. Does my supervisor or someone at work seem to really care about me as a person? 6. Is there someone at work who encourages my development? 7. At work, do my opinions seem to count? 8. Does the mission or purpose of my practice make me feel my like my job here is important? 9. Are my co-workers committed to doing quality work? 10. Do I have a good friend at work (someone I feel I can trust)? 11. In the last six months, has someone at work talked to me about my progress and their expectations of me? 12. This last year, have I had opportunities at work to learn and grow?

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This quiz was taken from First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently By Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

The Team Management Quiz
The Team Management Quiz was taken from First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. It is meant to “measure the core elements needed to attract, focus and keep the most talented employees.” The strength of a workplace should be able to be measured by the answers to these 12 questions. This quiz is not related to salary, benefits package, work hours, etc. The point of this questionnaire is to concentrate on the high quality team members, which in turn are to alleviate management problems that might stem from hiring and dealing with the less than desirable team member. The first six questions are individual in nature and help the team member define what he/she might GET from this position and what they will be expected to GIVE BACK. The last six questions concentrate on whether or not your employee feels he/she “belongs” in a certain role and how they can improve your existing team. The authors state that great managers take aim at obtaining high marks from employees on the FIRST six questions. These are in fact, the core of a strong work environment. If Doctors can hire high quality team members and then foster an environment which allows them to answer the questions in a positive way, they may have succeeded. “You have to be able to set consistent expectations for all your people, yet at the same time treat each person differently. You have to also be able to make each person feel as though she is in a role that uses her talents, while simultaneously challenging her to grow. You have to care about each person, praise each person, and, if necessary, terminate a person you have cared about and praised.” It all comes down to four major points: 1. Select the right employee ( hire the attitude and train the skill ) 2. Set expectations for that person - (define the outcomes, set goals, monitor) 3. Motivate that employee (focus on strengths put them in the right job) 4. Develop the employee - (educate, encourage growth, empower, praise) In this book, they write that people come to work for a company (practice) but usually leave because of a manager (Doctor, office manager, etc). So often, I find this is true. This book along with many others (Leadership 101, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, 1001 Ways to Motivate Employees, Gung Ho, Whale Done!, Everyone’s a Coach, etc) are all on the book shelves for a great purpose. They help us to be better leaders, more effective managers, more respected employers and above all, happier, saner, more content people! (IF we take the time to read and absorb them.)

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

THE TOP 35 CHARACTERISTICS IN A SUPERIOR EMPLOYEE SOUGHT AFTER BY ORTHODONTISTS
These qualities are listed in the order of importance as reported in a survey which Rosemary conducted of 100 Top-Quality Practices Across the United States in 2003. The Doctors were asked to list the characteristics, in order of importance to them, of a quality member of their team. The list continues to stay the same today. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Positive Mental Attitude* Outgoing Personality – “A Smiler” Dependable and Responsible* Well Groomed Caring and Compassionate Honest* Teachable – Willing to Learn Committed* A “Do What it Takes” Work Ethic Great Communication Skills A Team Player* Intelligent* Integrity Enthusiastic* Experienced Goal Oriented* Self Esteem – Confident* Energetic* Motivated* A Good Listener Disciplined – Focused* Sense of Humor Courteous Compatible with the Team Empathetic Mature Punctual Creative Decisive* Patient* Visionary Self Starter – Initiative* Organized High Moral Character Kind

Which Qualities Does Your Team Possess? Where Are They Lacking? How Can They Improve? Can You Help Them? Who Can?
Ask your team members the above questions during a team meeting. Review this list with them, offer to bring in experts to assist in training in the areas where your team feels less than confident.

Oh Doctor, you are just sooo wonderful!

Yeah, but you are driving me nuts!

*These are considered by Zig Ziglar to be among the “Top Requirements” for Success.

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

RECOMMENDED READING TO BECOME THE BEST LEADER OF THE BEST ORTHO TEAM AND CREATE PEAK PERFORMANCE
How to Win Friends and Influence People ................................................................ Dale Carnegie Visionary Business: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success ............................................. Marc Allen As a Man Thinketh ........................................................................................................James Allen The Power of Ethical Management............................... Ken Blanchard and Norman Vincent Peale Leadership is an Art ...................................................................................................... Max DePree The One Minute Manager.......................................................Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson The Winner Within .............................................................................................................Pat Riley Sacred Hoops ................................................................................................................ Phil Jackson Zapp! The Lightning of Empowerment ...................................................................William Byham Everyone’s a Coach………………………………………………..Ken Blanchard and Don Shula Get Everyone in Your Boat Rowing in the Same Direction.......................................... Bob Boylan QBQ…………………………………………………………………………………….John Miller Peak Performers ...................................................................................................... Charles Garfield Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way ........................................................................... James Lundy Leadership by the Book…………………………………………………………… Ken Blanchard Leadership 101………………………………………………………………………John Maxwell 21 Indispensable Qualities of A Leader……………………………………………..John Maxwell 17 Qualities of a Team Player ………………………………………………………John Maxwell 1001 Ways To Reward Employees……………………………………………………Bob Nelson 1001 Ways To Energize Employees…………………………………………………..Bob Nelson 1001 Ways to Motivate Employees…………………………………………………...Bob Nelson The Heart of a Leader………………………………………………………………Ken Blanchard How To Become A Great Boss……………………………………………...…………Jeffrey Fox High Five !……………………………………………………………………Bowles & Blanchard The One To One Future……………………………………………………………….Don Peppers The Five Dysfunctions of a Team………………………………………………...Patrick Lencioni First Things First…………………………………………………………………...Stephen Covey Attitude 101…………………………………………………………………………John Maxwell Who Moved My Cheese?………………………………………………………...Spencer Johnson Fish!, Fish Sticks, Fish Tales, Fish for Life ………………………………………Harry Paul et al How To Win Customers and Keep Them For Life ……………………….Michael LeBouef, PhD Whale Done!……………………………………………………………………….Ken Blanchard Good to Great…………………………………………………………………………..Jim Collins The One Thing You Need To Know……………………………………..….Marcus Buckingham The Purple Cow ……………………………………………………………………….Seth Godin

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

Survey Consensus - - - 120 Orthodontists Were Surveyed
I asked male, female, group and solo practitioners, senior and junior Doctors in all areas of the USA and 10 International Practices.

THE QUESTION WAS
What Are The Top 10 Management Mistakes That Orthodontists Make? (not necessarily your mistakes, but all orthodontists) Doctors were also asked to provide possible solutions for these mistakes. Solutions listed are the Doctors’ words, not mine 38% mentioned this mistake Failure to give adequate praise, thanks, recognition or appreciation to the team Solution – you can build a team, you cannot buy one go to courses, plan surprises, have a bonus system, travel give constant thanks, praise – more than you think you ever need to know you cannot do it without them take a pill and just do it! Do It - it will pay you back 10 fold-happier team, less turnover/stress 32% mentioned this mistake Failure to hire the “right” people Solution – create a place for a great person have the team do interviewing and hiring be patient and wait - no desperate hiring allowed know personality traits and how to use them use testing (IQ and/or personality) know how very expensive it is to hire wrong accept responsibility for doing wrong and fix it ASAP stick to your guns! 30% mentioned this mistake Keeping the “wrong” people on board too long Solution – decide early and move forward do them a favor terminate earlier rather than later have a reality check help them to leave and be happier free up their future know that energy suckers must go have the team hire so no one person is “to blame” learn from your mistakes Mrs. PITA memorize this sentence: “I don’t know how we are ever going to get along without you, but starting tomorrow, we are certainly going to try.” ☺
©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

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23% mentioned this mistake Failure to provide the team with goals, personal accountability, performance evaluations and feedback Solution – do annual performance evaluations (One on One’s) train yourself first, and then train the team have productive, regular effective staff meetings involve the team in the practice goal setting process hire someone to help you do this reward great performance 22% mentioned this mistake Failure to delegate, think you can or should do it all Solution – hire the right people in the first place walk your talk be specific with training and requests develop more trust know whose practice it is anyway let it go Buddy! support them in front of others reward great performance and praise them train and then empower the team to do more 21% mentioned this mistake Failure to establish an organized, effective Internal/External marketing plan Solution – have a marketing committee - the Dr is not it meet regularly to discuss, plan and implement go to meetings, listen to tapes, and ask others so you learn more hire others (consultants) to help you develop the plan and then stick to it ! promote or perish! turn your team loose

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20% mentioned this mistake Failure to be the LEADER of the team Solution pay attention to the practice goals, numbers and pulse set a good example in all areas read, go to courses, listen to tapes get a coach or mentor ask others for feedback on how you are doing

20% mentioned this mistake A poor or negative attitude/moodiness exhibited by the Doctor
©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

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Solution -

know that ego, arrogance and “Doctoritis” get you nowhere look in the mirror clearly and honestly set a good example admit your weaknesses to yourself and your team ask your team for help, assistance, coaching hire others to help you get better – you’ll be glad you did read, take courses be more grateful

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17% mentioned this mistake Avoiding conflict or confronting of the team Solution learn conflict resolution skills talk openly about all things be firm yet still be kind terminate people early on do people a favor by being honest and real “grow some balls” ☺

15% mentioned this mistake Failure to hold regular, effective team meetings Solution - learn how to it well set the time and stick to it ! follow written agenda stay on focus and on time have complete notes taken and distributed rotate the facilitator don’t think you have to lead them yourself ! #11 Mistake = overall poor communication (11%) #12 Mistake = failure to have a written vision, mission statement, purpose to follow (10%) #13 Mistake = failure to establish and follow an office budget (10%) #14 Mistake = criticize the team in public-be too harsh, hurt feelings, de-motivate ( 9%) #15 Mistake = failure to run the practice as the business it is ( 8%) #16 Mistake = complacency - resistance to change ( 8%) #17 Mistake = failure to pay quality attention to dental referrals ( 7%) #18 Mistake = allowing gossip/miscommunication to ruin team cohesiveness ( 6%) #19 Mistake = treating the team like workers rather than family ( 5%) #20 Mistake = inadequate or non-existent training protocols ( 5%) What a difference a day makes is a great saying we all know. Rearrange some words and try saying, what a day a difference makes !
©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

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Meet Your Speaker and Author
Rosemary Bray has spent more than 30 years employed in the dental profession, with experience in general dentistry, periodontics and orthodontics (18 years). Her last 16 years were as Office Manager and Treatment Coordinator for Dr. Dennis McKee’s San Diego orthodontic practice. She left in 1998 to begin self employment as a speaker and consultant. She was one of the founding members of the Pacific Coast Treatment Coordinators Study Group and also of the San Diego Dental Office Managers Study Club. She taught oral hygiene and dental care to 400 children from 37 different countries at an International Primary School for two years while she and her family lived in Zurich, Switzerland. A tooth brushing program was instituted at the school and continues today! She has lectured nationally and internationally on behalf of the American Association of Orthodontics, numerous orthodontic companies, various dental societies and dental study groups and for her own workshops and seminars. Rosemary has been a member of the National Speaker’s Association and is Past President and a currently a Board Member of the San Diego Children’s Dental Health Association (a nonprofit dental clinic in San Diego which treats approximately 500 indigent children each month). In 2007, the program begins to treat orthodontic patients! She is a visiting Clinical Instructor in the orthodontic department of the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She is on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Orthodontics Foundation (AAOF), which supports and promotes education and research in orthodontics Rosemary has served on the Education Committee for the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) and has assisted in planning Annual Sessions for their society. Rosemary is self employed as an office trainer and consultant specializing in New patient exams Internal and external marketing Outstanding customer service Verbal and written communications skills Team relationships, motivation, incentives, retreats and team building She gives personalized office retreats and seminars and is available for speaking engagements to a variety of professional groups. A popular lecture is her Appreciation Seminar to thank your referrals for supporting your practice. Her life and the lives of her three children have been enhanced through the profession of dentistry and orthodontics and she continues to thank you for that every day.

©Rosemary Bray ~ 2007

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