The biggest challenge in Dental Practices through the Spring and Summer of 2017 seemed to be people. I’m not sure if we have greater expectations of our teams and/or our leaders or whether the general feeling of uncertainty (Brexit etc) is manifesting itself in the way we behave towards each other. All I know isContinue reading “CIPD’s Top 6 reasons to go to court”
Category Archives: People
The Monday Morning Quote #441
A collection of quotes, aphorisms, sayings, songs or poems to get your week off to a good start. “There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory” Sir Francis Drake (whose fleet returned to Plymouth on this day in 1573)
The Monday Morning Quote #439
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Peter Drucker Read more here and here
The Science of Human Actions Reactions and Interactions – Kathy Kolbe meets Joe Polish
WATCH: Kathy Kolbe sits down with Joe Polish to talk about human instinct and having the freedom to be yourself.
How Kolbe Can Help Your Work Relationship With a Spouse
I regularly work with couples who are both involved in the business. Often they have problems seeing problems the same way and this can put a strain on their relationship. I have found that both partners understanding their Kolbe A results can not only improve the way that they work together but can also haveContinue reading “How Kolbe Can Help Your Work Relationship With a Spouse”
Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw
Laura Pearce, Senior solicitor at JFH law has written a an informative blog post on the changing position of associates in the eyes of HMRC. Since the Central London employment tribunal handed down its decision in the Uber case on 28th October 2016, the courts have been awash with claimants seeking to gain worker status.Continue reading “Dental associates; workers or self-employed? The tide is turning…. from JFH lw”
The Monday Morning Quote #422
As The British & Irish Lions start their tour of New Zealand….. “Rugby has always been a game for all shapes and sizes. You have the superstars and the fast guys who score the tries, but you also need the workhorses and the people who play all the other roles. Unless they all work togetherContinue reading “The Monday Morning Quote #422”
Nice piece on the practical elements of leadership from the HBR
Use High Standards to Motivate Employees Employees constantly watch their leaders to understand what kind of people they are. So one of the most important things leaders can do is to insist on high standards. While low standards lead to low commitment, high standards are energising, even for the most self-motivated employees. But choose yourContinue reading “Nice piece on the practical elements of leadership from the HBR”
Kolbe Wisdom™ and Sales & Service
KOLBE WISDOM™ AND SALES & SERVICE If “selling” can be defined as the exchange of goods or a service for money, then it stands to reason that the process is influenced by the instincts of both buyer and seller. So by knowing the Modus Operandi™ (MO) of your team you can predict how they willContinue reading “Kolbe Wisdom™ and Sales & Service”
“Jeff, what does Day 2 look like?”
Another post via the essential Benedict Evans’ Newsletter. This is from Jeff Bezos‘ (Amazon founder & CEO) annual shareholder letter: “managing Amazon and change in a large company”. Well worth a read. “Jeff, what does Day 2 look like?” That’s a question I just got at our most recent all-hands meeting. I’ve been reminding people that it’sContinue reading ““Jeff, what does Day 2 look like?””
The Incisal Edge 