Plan, Prepare, and Dream Big
Discover actionable strategies to boost revenue, engage your team, and plan for growth. Start dreaming big and preparing even bigger!
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on your practice’s journey this year. Did you achieve the goals you set? Did your team thrive? Or, like many practice owners, are you wrapping up the year feeling like there was untapped potential?
Here’s the truth: The year isn’t over, and even now, there’s an opportunity to turn things around. Whether you crushed your goals or fell short, you hold the power to plan, prepare, and dream big for 2025. But doing so requires clarity, intention, and action.
Let’s dive into some strategies to close this year strong while setting the foundation for an even greater year ahead. Along the way, reflect on your practice, your team, and your leadership.
Self-Reflection: Where Do You Stand Today?
Before diving into action, take a moment to assess:
Revenue Potential: Are you hitting anywhere close to the maximum capacity of your practice? If your potential revenue is $5 million, where are you landing? 30%, 50%, or higher?
Team Engagement: Is your team motivated and aligned with your goals, or are they disengaged and just going through the motions?
Vision for Growth: Do you have a clear plan for the next year, or do you find yourself operating reactively?
Overcoming Challenges: The Path Forward
1. Understand and Expand Your Revenue Potential
If you’re operating below your potential, it’s time to shift gears. Calculate what 70% of your maximum revenue would look like and make that your target for 2025.
Ask Yourself: Have I clearly communicated revenue goals to my team? Do I understand where our revenue gaps are (missed appointments, underbooked services, low collections)?
Action: Conduct a revenue triad analysis to identify key areas of growth. Once you know where the gaps are, set intentional goals to bridge them.
2. Keep Your Team Engaged with Games and Incentives
A disengaged team can hinder even the best-laid plans. Combat holiday burnout and low morale by creating a culture of fun and reward.
Ask Yourself: Do I recognize and celebrate my team’s efforts regularly? Have I communicated clear goals and aligned incentives with those goals?
Examples of Team Games:
Weekly Wins: Reward the team with a catered lunch if a specific target (appointments booked, patient satisfaction scores) is met.
Holiday Hustle: Set an end-of-year target and offer a big reward, like closing the office between Christmas and New Year’s, paid for the entire team.
Quarterly Challenges: Tie incentives to longer-term goals, such as bonuses for hitting revenue milestones.
Action: Pick one short-term and one long-term game to implement immediately. Communicate the rules clearly and keep the goals visible in your office.
3. Host a Strategic Planning Day
When was the last time you shut your office down for a day to focus on the big picture? Planning and preparation can feel like a luxury, but they’re vital for growth.
Ask Yourself: Have I taken the time to review my practice’s mission, vision, and goals with my team? Do my team members feel involved in the planning process?
How to Plan Your Strategic Day:
Review the Year: What worked? What didn’t? Celebrate successes and identify areas of improvement.
Set Goals for 2025: Discuss revenue, patient satisfaction, and operational targets.
Address Processes: Are there bottlenecks in scheduling, billing, or patient flow?
Team Bonding: Incorporate fun activities like a team meal or an outing to build rapport and camaraderie.
Action: Schedule your planning day before the year ends or in early January. Make it engaging and productive with a mix of strategic discussions and fun.
4. Cultivate Gratitude to Build Stronger Connections
The holiday season is the perfect time to focus on gratitude. Ending the year on a positive note can boost morale and deepen your team’s commitment to your practice.
Ask Yourself: Do I regularly acknowledge my team’s hard work and contributions? Have I
fostered an environment where gratitude is openly shared?
Ideas for Gratitude Practices:
Host a team potluck where everyone shares their biggest blessing this year (inside and outside of work).
Write personalized thank-you notes to your team members, highlighting their unique contributions.
Reflect as a team on your practice’s journey and celebrate how far you’ve come.
Action: Plan a holiday event or team meeting centered on gratitude. Use this as an opportunity to reinforce the culture and values you want to carry into the new year.
5. Don’t Forget the Practicalities
While dreaming big is important, don’t overlook the small details that can cause chaos if ignored.
Ask Yourself: Is my team prepared for the insurance verifications that January will bring? Do I have systems in place to handle patient inquiries and scheduling during the holiday rush?
Action: Schedule training sessions to ensure your team is ready for administrative challenges like insurance verification and billing.
Action Items: Your End-of-Year Checklist
Evaluate your practice’s current performance and set a bold but achievable revenue target for 2025.
Implement team games to motivate and engage your staff.
Schedule a strategic planning day to align goals and address bottlenecks.
Foster gratitude with team bonding activities and reflection.
Prepare for January’s administrative needs, like insurance verification.
Dream Big, Plan Bigger
Reflection leads to clarity: Take stock of what’s working and where you can grow.
Engagement drives results: Keep your team motivated with clear goals and meaningful rewards.
Preparation prevents chaos: A strategic approach will help you hit the ground running in 2025.
Med Pro Dojo Is Here to Help
At Med Pro Dojo, we know the end of the year can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help you transform challenges into opportunities. Our proven strategies empower practices like yours to reach new heights.
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