Clocked-In: Make Every Minute Matter - Speaker: Laura Nelson, MS, FAADOM
Understanding the why and the purpose behind time management is the first step to keeping your practice organized and efficient. Learning and implementing good time management skills can increase practice productivity and helps to create a productive and positive work environment. A practice that is well organized with team members who balance their time will have better communication among the team and work more efficiently. Having time management and organization skills are key to creating an environment where team members thrive – and patients appreciate – allowing for a less stressful work environment and the ability to offer the best care for patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the why and the importance of time management in the dental practice.
- Recognize the importance of morning huddles and meetings.
- Examine the keys to effective time management.
- Identify barriers to effective time management.
Laura Nelson, FAADOM
Laura Nelson is the award-winning, internationally renowned founder of Front Office Rocks™, a virtual training platform for dental teams that teaches office systems and methods to help practices achieve exceptional customer service.
With her interactive and innovative approach as the leader in Dental Front Office Solutions and Training, Laura has mentored thousands of dentists and dental team members to achieve unprecedented results in growth and empowered dentists and office managers to excel at performance-based hiring. An accomplished recruiting & management coach and highly renowned keynote speaker, she is the best-selling author of Step Away from the Drill, a book that has helped dentists understand & embrace the business side of dentistry.
Laura received her undergraduate degree from Eastern Michigan University in Human Resources and her master’s degree in organizational development from John Hopkins University focusing on leadership development and success. Laura is a member of the National Speakers Association, The Speaking Consulting Network, the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, and a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management.
Laura is the recipient of public speaking awards from The Speaking Consulting Network and Dentistry's Got Talent. She has also been recognized as one of Dental Products Report’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry.
Laura lives in Coronado, CA with her amazing husband, Chris. She enjoys traveling & exploring new destinations, fitness activities including Spartan races and also enjoys biking.