Business Consulting

Change… just get the ball rollin’

BY Melissa DutmersThu Nov 19, 2009

I love the quote below from former President Bill Clinton. Regardless of whether you are for, or against, health care reform doesn’t matter (advocating or disparaging health care reform is not my point here). The quote captures what ...READ»

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Don’t be a snob about managing change

BY Melissa DutmersTue Nov 17, 2009

One of the most dangerous things you can do is think you’re different than everyone else. I have found that the best way to manage change is by asking for a lot of help. The question is, how do you know who to take advice ...READ»

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Muster up some courage and leap!

BY Melissa DutmersThu Nov 12, 2009

I’m an equestrian; my passion—horses. Sun going down, horses eating dinner, my riding coach, Jen, tells me a story. She just returned from teaching a riding clinic and one of her students shared that she was having trouble getting ...READ»

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Is the field of change management saddled by best practices?

BY Melissa DutmersMon Nov 9, 2009

Saddled by best practices Why change is needed in the field of change management Let me assure you that this is a thoughtful person who shows all due deference to those that have gone before me. I would add that now more than ...READ»

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Leading Change: It's Time to Pause

BY Melissa DutmersFri Oct 2, 2009

LEADING CHANGE: IT’S TIME TO PAUSE The changing color of the leaves, the snow on the mountain peaks, and the brisk air reminded me today that it’s time to pause. Organizations, communities, and families have undergone a great ...READ»

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Practical Change Management: The Top 10 Countdown

BY Melissa DutmersMon Sep 21, 2009

10. LEARN TO LEAD CHANGE BECAUSE (1) YOU CAN, and (2) IT DIRECTLY IMPACTS RESULTS The rate of change is exponentially increasing and professionals are looking for real world practical help to survive and thrive as their ...READ»

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How to Take Effective Action to Generate New Business in 3 Easy Steps

BY Jeff LeeThu Mar 5, 2009

Some business owners are amazingly creative in their efforts. But they may also have stacked up failures or their successes have been hit or miss because they lack a basic understanding of what it is that actually produces a result in the Public relations and marketing arena. Their mantra then becomes “I’ve tried it all, what else is there to do? There is no real solution.”READ»

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How to Increase Patient Referrals

BY Art of ManagementTue Feb 3, 2009

Do you have touble getting patient referrals?READ»

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Is There Really A Solution To Get A Consistent Abundance Of New Patients?

BY Shaun KirkTue Jan 27, 2009

There comes a point in time in a practice, whether you’re just starting out or have been practicing for years, when you find yourself saying, “We need new patients.” You seem to find yourself up against the same walls as the ...READ»

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Silkin Management Group on dealing with problems in a practice

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

In dealing with problems that can develop in a practice, there are six basic maxims...READ»

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You can't control the economy...

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

You can't control the economy... You can't control the economy, but you can control your practice.  READ»

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Researchers and patients...

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

Researchers at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry say they have improved upon a surgical procedure developed by periodontist Tom Wilcko that rapidly straightens teeth, delivering a healthy bite and attractive smile in months instead of years.READ»

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Silkin Management Group Saves Dental Practices While Many Fail

BY Fred KingTue Jan 13, 2009

Lake Oswego, OR – Silkin Management Group (http://www.silkinmanagementgroup.com), a 25 year old health care practice management firm, saves dental practices in the toughest economic times since the 1930s with recommendations most failing practices ignore. Many very good and talented dentists are making the wrong business decisions and end up losing their practice.READ»

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Silkin Management Group Rescues Veterinary Practices As Many Hit Bottom

BY Fred KingFri Jan 9, 2009

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, December 09, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Silkin Management Group http://www.silkinmanagementgroup.com), a 25 year old health care practice management firm, rescue Veterinary practices in the what is being called the worse economic times in 50 years with recommendations most faltering practices neglect. The great majority of veterinarians are held in the highest esteem by their clients, whether a small pet owner, equestrian professional or farmer, due to their medical expertise. Yet, many make poor business decisions and are losing their practice.READ»

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Team Activities Boost Team Spirit

BY Art of ManagementWed Nov 19, 2008

Recently at AMI we hit a HIGHEST EVER on our income and took the whole team to celebrate by go-Kart racing at an indoor race track. The staff had a blast!Another example: We all dressed in costumes on Friday October 31st. It was a ...READ»

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William M. Keever to head Castle Consulting Group

BY Michael MonroeSun Mar 30, 2008

Castle Venture Group announced that its President, William M. Keever, would also head up its new business consulting subsidiary named Castle Consulting Group. Castle Consulting Group will operate Castle's expanding consulting ...READ»