Category: Insights

  • Becoming a mentor

    Becoming a mentor
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    Mentorship is a great opportunity to help a new colleague, or an established professional, to develop their career. But some careful consideration should be taken before accepting this responsibility. Read more

  • Communicating with your team

    Communicating with your team
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    The way that you and your team communicate is important not only in the treatment of your clients, but also in managing strong workplace relations. Your words, voice and body language all contribute to your message. Read more

  • Setting objectives successfully

    Setting objectives successfully
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    Setting objectives in an effective way can be vital to improving the competence and confidence of team members. Try using the ‘SMART’ method to create clear objectives. Read more

  • Creating your practice mission statement

    Creating your practice mission statement
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    What does your veterinary practice stand for? Creating a practice mission statement is a great way to strengthen your marketing, and your team. Read more

  • Management vs. leadership

    Management vs. leadership
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    Management and leadership actually mean very different things. Understanding the differences may help you adapt better to the roles. Read more

  • What is strategy?

    What is strategy?
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    There are three main types of strategy in business, which all support your practice in reaching its objectives. Practising these strategies effectively can make a huge difference to your success. Read more

  • Setting the practice culture

    Setting the practice culture
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    A healthy practice culture can make all the difference to your team’s productivity, motivation and job satisfaction. Consider what you can do to make your practice a positive place to work. Read more

  • Effective brainstorming

    Effective brainstorming
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    Brainstorming can be a great way to hear your team’s thoughts and ideas. When done correctly it can get people thinking laterally, creatively, and without fear of judgement. Read more

  • Managing change

    Managing change
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    It can be scary, uncomfortable, and even overwhelming, to implement a major change in your practice. Managing the change successfully can make the process more comfortable for you and your team. Read more

  • Business owner mental health – don’t bury your head in the sand

    Business owner mental health – don’t bury your head in the sand
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    With all the responsibilities involved with owning a practice, it can be easy to forget to care for your mental health. Take the time to look after yourself, so you are in the best position to look after your business. Read more