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News & Articles from Dental Consultant Fran Pangakis
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Managing and Motivating a Multi-Generational Workforce
For the first time in our nation's history, we have four generations in our workforce, often in the same work place. Not surprisingly, each generation has their own way of viewing the world, and of communicating, which can make life difficult for the person who is tasked with managing these diverse groups within a confined area in the office. (Click on the link above to read the entire article.)
What world class customer service giant Zappos can teach your dental practice Doctor, what would you do if a new patient walked through your door, and instead of wanting to know right off the bat what your fees were, what insurance you accepted, what your office hours were, or whether you could validate their parking ticket... they asked you to describe your practice culture? How would you feel? Surprised? Confused? Excited? Bottom line... would you know how to answer their question?
In his book, Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose, Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com (online sellers of clothing, shoes, accessories and housewares), talks a lot about culture, and how it has played -- and continues to play -- an integral role in Zappos' phenomenal growth and success. (Click on the link above to read the entire article.) Good Conflict/Bad Conflict: How to Have One Without the Other in Your Dental Practice
Conflict between individuals is bad for everyone, the individual and the organization. It's hurtful and unconstructive, yet managers spend 30% of their valuable time handling interpersonal conflict. Is this how you want to spend your time? Of course not! (Click on the link above to read the entire article.)
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