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Comment on Managing Social Media in Your Veterinary Practice by brendatassava

brendatassava — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:20:55 +0000

Done!

Comment on Managing Social Media in Your Veterinary Practice by Evan Schwartz

Evan Schwartz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:20:14 +0000

You need to add a share with twitter button so I can tweet all of your great blog posts!

Comment on Annual Reviews: Can a Monthly Plan Turn Us Around? by Maryle Malloy

Maryle Malloy — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:40:27 +0000

OUT with performance reviews and IN with the continuous process of Fearless Feedback. When we pair systems-based management techniques, identifying and resolving all the issues within a practice, with communication tools which teach and support communication between the entire staff, from the top down, everyone knows where they stand ALL the time, and everyone is part of the improvement process. Employee engagement increases, and those employees who are non-productive, or instigators of unrest – leave, ususally of their own volition.

One of the best systems I’ve found in the past 5-years, is Optimum Leadership, created by a fine mentor and trainer, Wally Hauck, PhD. If you would like to learn more of Wally’s work (I can attest to it,) his website is: http://www.wallyhauck.com

Comment on Annual Reviews: Can a Monthly Plan Turn Us Around? by brendatassava

brendatassava — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:01:22 +0000

Lee: I really like the idea of a “stay” review from the employee’s perspective! It was great to see you again last week:)

Erin: So far, the new process is going really well. We have several months under our belts for the doctors, and this was our first full month to get the entire team involved. It seems to be more manageable for the supervisors, and the staff was really excited to get the feedback, as promised and on time! We approached it with goal-setting in mind, so we chose “quantifiers” for each area to evaluate how individuals are contributing to meeting our practice’s goals. I think things will really streamline as we get into a rhythm each month:)

Comment on Annual Reviews: Can a Monthly Plan Turn Us Around? by Erin Lyman

Erin Lyman — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:37:47 +0000

Hi Brenda,
Just wondering if this system is still going well now that you have another month under your belt! I really want to find a new system for reviews. It actually made me feel better knowing that CVPM like yourself gets behind on these dreadful chores like the rest of us!
Erin
Sharon Lakes Animal Hospital

Comment on Being Social, Not Just Doing Social by Judy Sutliff

Judy Sutliff — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:14:42 +0000

Hi All,

I enjoyed the seminar at Valley Central last week and am working on using all my social media outlets.

Comment on Being Social, Not Just Doing Social by Brie Messier

Brie Messier — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:33:36 +0000

Your blog was a pleasant surprise A beautiful pic of us at the memorial. I have to get a copy. It was an honor to work with you and like Phil said, I can’t wait to work together again…in August Social media is unique and I find that if you are open to it, new friendships can happen. I hope our attendees have a great time over the next few months getting into social media. Tiffany, I identify well with your measure of a successful CE. I would love to hear how things continue to go for you and your practice.

Comment on Being Social, Not Just Doing Social by brendatassava

brendatassava — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:32:02 +0000

Thanks Phillip and Tiffany!

Comment on Being Social, Not Just Doing Social by Tiffany Killion

Tiffany Killion — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:19:29 +0000

Brenda, I choose to judge the sucess of my continuing education experience based on my excitement and energy level when I leave as well as the projects that actually hit the ground running. I started a project on Thursday night after the event, so I am saying it was amazing.

Comment on Being Social, Not Just Doing Social by Phillip Barnes

Phillip Barnes — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:28:04 +0000

Brenda, it was an honor to work with you! Our attendees spoke very highly of your expertise and were excited to take your actionable insights back to their practices. I can’t wait to run this workshop with our team again in the future!