Managing Dental Drama
Owning, operating, and managing a dental practice can be difficult and sometimes wrought with drama. Meet Dr. Kuba, a private practice owner, and Bethany, a dental consultant, who take real-life examples and talk through issues in an open, honest, and sometimes hilarious manner. Topics are relevant to current dental and employment trends and range from “The Art of Retaining Good Employees” to “The Marriage of Dentistry and Insurance Ending in Divorce” and everything in between. Each episode provides dental leaders with various tips and tricks as well as common mistakes to avoid. Enjoy the unscripted conversation between Dr. Kuba, Bethany, and various dental practice owners!
Managing Dental Drama
The Aftermath of Firing an Employee – Part 2
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The conversation continues today! This topic is simply too large to cover in one episode. Today, Dr. Kuba and Bethany talk about what can occur on the team after an employee is fired. First, the terminated employee could very well experience strong emotions after the well-executed termination. He or she could lash out in a variety of ways not limited to bashing you online or in social media, talking negatively about you to professional referral sources, or even luring your employees away to other jobs. How should one manage this explosion of emotions? You might be surprised to hear Bethany mention that most of these reactions are non-consequential and therefore should not elicit a frantic response. Second, Dr. Kuba discusses the critical importance of having a plan and talking openly about the plan. Many team members may wonder who is going to take over the tasks of the terminated employee. BEFORE the termination, it is critical to thoroughly think through a plan for covering the roles and responsibilities of the former employee.
Previous Episodes Worth Revisiting:
Work Culture Problems
Mama Said They’ll Be Days Like This
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