Here at AMP we have found a lot of value in understanding our team members and have found the DISC assessment to be a very powerful tool. DISC helps us understand the dynamics and relationships of people within dental practices. At first a lot of team members may think “Am I taking a test to…
Conflicts amongst team members and with managers often are the leading cause of why many staff end up leaving their jobs. Not to mention that, the loss of a staff member can have serious ramifications for your practice. In fact, research indicates that frequent turnover has a negative impact on employee morale, productivity, and company…
Many offices come to us asking for a “marketing plan”. You may hear them say things like “I need more patients” and “I want to do more implants”. This may be one of my favorite moments when talking to doctors because I get to challenge most of them on a totally different level. Yes, you…
Have you ever played the ‘hurry up and wait game?’ Typically, when I ask this question to hygienists they furiously nod their heads and proceed to share that one of the biggest challenges for them and their Dr’s is in hygiene checks. Often times the hygienist and the patient are waiting on the Dr who…
Incremental Revenue is easily misunderstood. What if we told you that in 3 Years You’ll have $823,600 in Your Bank Account! Now, would an extra $120,000 in growth really help you? Especially if you have to pay someone like the AMP team to accomplish it. This thought is totally fair and legitimate. Here is the…
How do you know if your hygiene department is successful from a profit stand point? This may be one of the most commonly asked questions we come across as dental coaches. The good thing is your hygiene department can become a profit center of your practice if managed properly. One of the key factors to…
Somedays our personal baggage feels heavier than others and it sure can weigh you down. Have you ever stopped to reflect upon how that baggage effects your ability to serve others whether at home or work? What about those around you- your significant other, your kids, your patients, and co-workers? Is it possible that in…
A morning huddle can be the single most important meeting that you can have with your team because it encourages efficiency and high performance within your practice. It sets you on the right path, helps everyone to avoid obstacles, and sets the tone to deliver high quality care. The key lies in the purpose of…
Back in October Jeff Haden wrote an article on how what you do can make you extremely likeable, but so can what you don’t choose to do. When you sit down and look at your personal and professional life, your life at home vs your life in the dental practice are you paying attention to what it…
Personality tests have been around for ages, all over the internet and in books you’ll find endless information about personality traits. Whether you’re into horoscopes and astrology or you’re into all of those personality tests you find online, like DISC. Either way, we all have a general curiosity about our individualism. One thing to keep…