LCP Blog

posted: Jun. 01, 2019.

PRE AND POST HIRING PROCESS ONCE YOU HAVE A NEW HIRE Hiring  After the applicant accepts the position being offered, have them complete all required personal records. Employee files should be kept Read more

posted: May 01, 2019.

FOLLOW AN INTERVIEW SYSTEM Conduct a Working Interview  Ask the applicant to come in for a half day working interview. Observing the applicant in the office will provide an indicator of the applicant’s Read more

posted: Apr. 01, 2019.

FOLLOW AN INTERVIEW SYSTEM Interviews  First do a telephone interview to save time. A good match can quickly be determined before spending time on an in-office interview.  Applicants can look good on paper, Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2019.

FOLLOW A HIRING SYSTEM BEFORE THE ACTUAL INTERVIEW Create a Job Description Identify the specific job duties and traits/strengths needed to perform the job effectively. Behavioral assessment surveys help put the right Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2019.

GET TO KNOW POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES BEFORE HIRING Building a cohesive and successful team is one of the biggest challenges doctors face. Hire new team members that fit your practice culture and Read more

posted: Jan. 01, 2019.

WHY ARE TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES IMPORTANT? Are you scheduling frequent team building activities outside of your dental office? Putting your team in a different environment will give them more opportunity to Read more

posted: Dec. 03, 2018.

WHY SHOULD YOU PLAN TEAM MEETINGS? Clear and consistent communication is the only tool a team has to improve how it works together! Do not miss this great opportunity to make Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2018.

START YOUR DAY THE RIGHT WAY! Morning Huddles set the tone and level of productivity for the rest of the day. They help the team focus on how to create production Read more

posted: Sep. 10, 2018.

SETTING GOALS   Setting goals and having a vision is important! Creating and sustaining an environment of cooperation and teamwork will not only help your team want to achieve your practice goals Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

APPRECIATE, RECOGNIZE & CELEBRATE SUCCESSES   1. Show APPRECIATION Employee’s personality, emotions, and strengths all impact their work and productivity. Ask questions that will help you learn more about each team member so you Read more

posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

RETAIN YOUR TEAM PLAYERS High retention of productive employees is one of the most critical benchmarks of a healthy dental practice. In the last five years, there has been a dramatic Read more

posted: Jun. 15, 2018.

BE THE LEADER YOU WOULD FOLLOW As the wise leadership guru, John Maxwell, said, "Everything rises and falls on leadership." Below, we've lists 3 helpful leadership tips that can transform the Read more

posted: Jun. 01, 2018.

CREATE A MARKETING TEAM TODAY! Internal marketing will increase new patient referrals and set a practice apart from its competitors through building and maintaining relationships, brand awareness and a strong online Read more

posted: May 01, 2018.

DELICIOUS RECIPE Did you know May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month?By meal planning, exercising regularly & taking small breaks during the day, our team at LCP Coaching is dedicating Read more

posted: May 15, 2015.

In the last ten years the dental marketplace has changed dramatically; insurance reimbursement has decreased, competition has increased and a higher daily volume of production is needed to produce enough Read more