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How to motivate a team of different personalities? There's no doubt that playing together and feeling engaged for a common cause gives staff more incentive to follow your dream with you. So, where do you start? Well, ask them! Ask how they like to be rewarded and work with that information. Listening to staff is a sure-fire way of making them feel appreciated. Getting a surprise smoothie one morning may just be the ticket to showing your appreciation for their achievements and to make them feel heard.
Incentives/Rewards:
Surprise your team with unexpected rewards, such as spa gift cards, cash, or tickets to events, for reaching goals or for boosting patient satisfaction.
Book Club or Movie Club:
Foster camaraderie through a book club/movie club, discussing opinions at Team Meetings.
Healthier Teams:
Consider team exercise or yoga or meditation classes to promote physical well-being.
Arrange delivery of breakfast juices and smoothies.
Social Media:
Showcase your friendly office culture on social media to attract and retain patients.
Videos and Employee Anniversaries:
Share entertaining team videos on social media to give a behind-the-scenes look at your practice.
Celebrate employee work anniversaries and share snapshots on social media to highlight your team's dedication.
Community Involvement:
Participate in local events, school fairs, races, and fundraisers, engaging with the community and sharing your involvement on social media.
Host a Dental Rescue Day through the #ADADentalHealthFoundation.
In-Office Fun:
Organise cultural lunches, surprise your team with a coffee truck, or opt for a team-chosen take away lunch.
Have fun brain storming sessions on anything!
Get your team putting together appreciation gifts for patients during downtime, adding a personal touch to their appointments.
Outside the Office Fun:
Organise off-site activities like bowling, painting parties, dinners, and more, promoting team bonding beyond the workplace.
Creative Dress-Up/Theme Days:
Add flair to the workplace with themed decorations, team costumes, small prizes, and snacks.
Support a charity dress up day.
Continuing Education and Regular Training:
Invest in ongoing education for the entire team, ensuring practice growth and a motivated workforce.
Regularly train all team members on practice goals, systems, software, telephone skills, and dental procedures.