Can staff longevity increase practice production? In Levin Group’s ongoing study of top 10% performing practices, we found that one of the 17 principles they have in common is higher staff longevity. …

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Just stop that bad habit. We all have habits that we would like to change. The easiest way to do it is to just stop. Spending endless time thinking about it, strategizing it, asking others about it, …

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If you set goals, check them. Some people don’t set goals and we consider that a mistake. Setting goals gets you focused and fired up and it creates a desire for achievement. Other people set goals, …

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Back to positive thinking again! Positive thinking may be one of the most powerful ways to influence your future and success. I believe that we become what we think about, and when we think about …

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Reason 5 for why delegation doesn’t work: If the recipient of the delegation is not properly trained. Sometimes it is a simple matter of answering questions or checking in along the way to help the …

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Reason 4 for why delegation doesn’t work: Delegation will not work if the person receiving the delegation does not have an opportunity to ask questions and clarify exactly what they should be doing. …

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Reason 3 for why delegation doesn’t work: If the recipient of the delegation does not understand the necessary result, be sure to explain this clearly.             …

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Reason 2 for why delegation doesn’t work: Delegation will not work if the delegation is never done at all. Taking time to evaluate what clinical assistants and other staff members are legally allowed …

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Reason 1 for why delegation doesn’t work: Delegation does not work if the person receiving the delegation has not had a training to follow through. After a few failed attempts at the new tasks, they …

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Be proud of your longevity. If you have had an ortho practice for many years, you should be proud of that as an accomplishment. Remaining with a practice, continuing to contribute, and having a …

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Why is change so hard? When you actually understand resistance to change, you begin to realize it is as natural as all human nature. If people feel that what they are doing today is safer than the …

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If it isn’t working, change something. Sometimes you know that something is very wrong, and it is holding you back, but you don’t know what to do about it. This isn’t exactly procrastination, but it’s …

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