President's Editorial - Winter 2002

2001!! a year that will go down in infamy forever. Humanity has endured everything from world terror to heroism, exemplary leadership to unity of nations and their people. The healing of wounds and celebration for the heroes is slowly giving us back the hope that we need to move into a new year.

A new year is a fresh beginning and a time when your Transitions coach will support you in Reflection, Celebration and Planning for next year. Reflection on the past year and the learning experiences that have gotten you where you are today; Celebration of your accomplishments and success; Planning with specific, motivational, attainable relevant and trackable goals.

As part of your plan, ask yourself: "what is it we would like to achieve as part of moving to the next level of success regarding the health of the business, the health of team relations and the services that will support the health of your patients." Achievements and accomplishments are outcomes of a success pattern. This pattern is: careful planning, thoughtful strategy, and faithful execution of your goals.

According to Webster, "a goal is a result, the end toward which effort is directed".
Set down a general plan for your dental practice and then be about the business of detailing that plan through the steps to goal achievement.
1)     Write the goal
2)     Design the plan - What are the objectives or strategies necessary for the accomplishment of the goal.
3)     Determine the persons responsible to perform each strategy.
4)     Time activate each objective ÒSet a target date for completion.
5)     Evaluate - Do you need to adjust your plan? What have you learned from the proposed plan of action?

We often find that dental professionals spend more time planning their vacation than they spend planning their business! You must know where it is you want to go if you are to ever get there!

Transitions is proud of your accomplishments in 2001 as your success is our success. We look forward to moving into 2002 as your partner and coach with optimism and enthusiasm. Our goals for next year are to remain Canada's premier coaching company that supports the entire dental practice with assessing, planning and implementing strategies that will support them in reaching their goals and individual desired outcomes. We will continue to honour our commitment of customized programs, client service and making dentistry simple, organized and fun.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. See you at the top.