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Chapter 12: Creating & Communicating Your Vision

Keeping Your Team Aligned with Your Goals

The reality is, even the best vision can fade over time if it’s not reinforced consistently. The key to long-term success is keeping your team engaged and aligned with your practice goals.

How to Keep Your Team Bought In Over Time

1. Hold Regular Team Meetings

  • Weekly or biweekly huddles keep everyone on the same page.

  • Discuss patient experience, wins, challenges, and team goals.

  • Keep meetings short, focused, and engaging.

  • 2. Track & Share Progress

  • People stay motivated when they see progress.

  • Share key metrics (such as patient starts, reviews, or revenue growth) to show how the team’s efforts drive success.

  • 3. Encourage Team Input & Innovation

  • Employees on the front lines often have the best insights.

  • Create a system where team members can share ideas for improvement.

  • Recognizing and implementing great ideas builds a culture of ownership.

  • 4. Celebrate Wins—Big & Small

  • Recognition boosts morale.

  • Whether it’s hitting a revenue goal, a record number of referrals, or a glowing patient review, celebrate it.

  • Team outings, bonuses, or simple verbal appreciation go a long way.

  • 5. Reinforce Core Values in Hiring & Onboarding

  • New hires should be aligned with your practice culture from day one.

  • Make sure your core values and expectations are clearly communicated during onboarding.

  • The best way to maintain a strong culture is to hire the right people from the start.