A Contemporary Team Approach to Managing Conflict - Ms. Debbie Preissl and Ms. Paddy Briggs

Ms. Debbie Preissl, CDA Ms. Paddy Briggs

Course Outline

Workplace conflict & problems impact the entire team and often create consequences that can be felt by your patients. In addition to the common conflicts we face, are new and emerging challenges related to generational and problem solving abilities. In this dynamic program designed for the entire dental team, you will be fully engaged in realistic dental practice scenarios where you will gain insight into concepts and practices of contemporary conflict resolution and problem solving. Learn how to negotiate and apply proven techniques that will build an environment of cooperation and balance within your dental practice; while helping you make the most of your patient relationships by managing expectations, avoiding disputes, and protecting yourself should you have one.

Objectives:
 

• Understand conflict, how it develops and the impact on the dental practice
• Identify conflicts, triggers and issues you and your team face
• Understand personality and generational differences and their profound effects
• Learn conflict strategies for reducing risks associated with patients
• Identify and learn effective training techniques for problem solving
• Recognize individual conflict management styles
• Learn how to creatively negotiate & apply proactive responses and strategies
• Conflict Resolution policies you can’t be without
 

The following topics often involve workplace conflict & will be addressed:

• Managing Expectations
• Informed Consent
• Confidentiality
• The Privacy Act
• Dental Record Keeping
• Dissatisfied Patients
• Resources
 

BIOGRAPHY

Ms. Preissl, CDA is a motivational practice management consultant and speaker who designs customized educational programs for the dental profession. Her valuable communication skills combined with her experience & expertise have assisted dentists all over Canada in implementing effective management systems, establishing goals, and developing effective action plans. Ms. Preissl is the Director of Dental Education Consulting. She lectures extensively and her workshops have energized and inspired her audiences.

Ms. Paddy Briggs is a highly skilled dental practice management consultant & presenter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Paddy has developed the curriculum and teaches in several BC University College dental administration programs. She continues to work with dentists in an advisory capacity helping their practices achieve their full potential. Paddy is the Vice President Of Dental Education Consulting, and her warm humorous style of communicating promises a rewarding presentation.

2010 FUND RAISER INFORMATION

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FUTURE MEETING DATES

October 20-22, 2011 **These dates changed**
October 25-27, 2012
October 24-26, 2013

WHERE?

2010 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Hands-on Clinics
Limited Attendance & Must Pre-Register

Friday October 29 1:30pm-4:30pm
Dr. Richard Mounce

Saturday October 30 1:30pm-4:30pm
Ms. Cheri Wu, RDH


Regular Featured Speakers
Thursday October 28-6pm-9pm

Ms. Bethany Valachi, PT 
Ms. Jo-Anne Jones, RDH 

Friday October 29-8:30am-4:30pm

Dr. Richard Mounce
Dr. Izchak Barzilay

Ms. Patti DiGangi, RDH
Dr. Edith Blondell-Hill 
Dr. William Waggoner 
Dr. Samsom Ng 
Mr. Peter Barry 

Sat. October 30-8:30am-12:30pm
Dr. Chris Wyatt & Dr. Jeff Coil - Joint Presentation
Ms. Cheri Wu, RDH
Dr. Nita Mazurat 
Ms. Debbie Preissl & Ms. Paddy Briggs - Joint Presentation
Dr. Mark Kwon

Sat. October 30 12:30pm-3:00pm 
TODS AGM with Keynote Speakers: Dr. Bruce Ward and Ms. Cheryl Landrigan  
(session will be restricted to dentists only)  
BCDHA Meeting and Luncheon
 

2010 CONCURRENT EVENTS

*NEW TIME*
Thursday October 28  4pm-6pm

College of Dental Hygienists of BC - Information will be posted soon
 

Thursday October 28-6pm-9pm 

MeyersNorrisPenny LLP 
Patterson Dental
3M ESPE
with guest Sinclair Dental
Ocean Ceramics 
 

Friday October 29-8:30am-4:30pm 
Okanagan College Dental Assisting Alumni 1974-2010
University of British Columbia Alumni Meet & Greet
Exan Mercedes Training Centre 

LINKS

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