Orthodontic Management Group has seen many of the finest orthodontic practices in the country employ a management team concept. The doctor becomes the leader of the practice and concentrates on providing the service of outstanding orthodontic care. An organizational structure is put in place so that a management team becomes responsible for all aspects of the practice s management, the personnel, the finances and all the management issues. This team approach is now being used by many of the most successful corporations throughout the United States. Good management involves a process which, when put in place and properly monitored, allows an organization to run more effectively and efficiently.
Modern management can be a logical stepwise process.
For an orthodontic practice, the first step in this process is an evaluation of the practice environment in business this is called Environmental Scanning . Next is an evaluation of the practice itself in relation to its environment as it is today in the business world this is called Benchmarking . Next comes Strategic Planning , a logical series of steps that sets the course for future activities. It is the key to the long-term success of any organization. Then current issues and opportunities are addressed in light of the strategic plan and all practice systems are evaluated and measured against the goals and objectives established in the strategic plan, the so-called Outcomes Assessment process that is currently receiving great attention in the corporate world.