Building and growing a team is a rewarding and challenging endeavor. Any organization can have a challenge finding and cultivating the right talent. In addition, this challenge is even more intense under the current labor market. Most businesses around us scramble to hire and rebuild their workforce. As technology and orthodontics evolve, our skills also need to transition to a more digital and demanding environment. Consequently, consumerism in health care, digital transformation, low-cost competitors, and higher patient expectations strain an orthodontic team.
Building A-level players
Successful companies and thriving orthodontic practices have a common thread: an amazing team with A-level players. Not every team holds all A-level talent. Nevertheless, they should be in roles that make the biggest difference for your practice. The talent in your practice should work towards growing the team performance through leadership and mentoring other team members. Remarkable players can help boost your talent pool. Therefore, every practice should invest in excellent training and coaching systems. Well-communicated standard operating procedures combined with great culture and strong leadership within the office can help grow your orthodontic talent.
Finding top talent and cultivating the best performance within your team becomes paramount. In short, hire for attitude, train for skill. Top talent is not a static measure. However, a successful business has great people who are willing and successful at developing their skills as the business grows. Their potential within your orthodontic practice is a key factor for you cultivating orthodontic talent. For instance, Harvard Business Review promotes the importance of learning agility as a critical component for talent within an organization. Learning agility is a set of qualities and attributes that allow an individual to stay flexible, grow from mistakes, and rise to a diverse array of challenges. We need to hire top potential candidates with the right attitude and develop their skills to create the best source of A-level players.
Leveraging human capital is the largest expense in an orthodontic practice and is critical to building a competitive advantage. A team built with a great attitude and aligned in their purpose is one of the best ways to grow your business. Therefore, focus on cultivating your orthodontic talent, recruiting the best individuals, and nurturing a leadership culture.
