Create an environment that people

don’t want to leave

EVEN when the going gets tough

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Mark Topley takes 5 minutes to explain why you need to be a member of the Academy, how it works and what it will do for you.

sound on for a quick message from mark

Mark Topley takes 5 minutes to explain why you need to be a member of the Academy, how it works and what it will do for you.

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BOSS ACADEMY

Win with recruitment, retention, and engagement in 2024 by becoming a Great Boss.

Become the person that people

want to work for

Almost every owner and manager faces the same team problems in 2023:

Recruitment

Retention

Remuneration

Risk of poaching by competitors

Being a Great Boss is not just about winning a badge of merit - it’s about protecting yourself from the 4 R's above by creating an environment that people don’t want to leave, even when the going gets tough.

I understand that just running a dental practice is a full time job. You don't have time to wade through the mountains of potentially helpful information out there to find the small gems that might help you become a better boss. You need a simple, time efficient solution. You need a community where you can ask questions, and a mentor to help you learn and implement.

My own journey as a Boss

I have been in your shoes. I know what it’s like to lead in difficult times and to have to step up when you don't feel equipped.

During my 20+ years in leadership positions, I have been a Boss, worked for some great Bosses, and been mentored by some of the greatest Bosses in the commercial, government and non-profit worlds.

I have spent nearly 20 years leading within dental organisations and working with dental practices. I get what you're going through.

I can help you successfully navigate the leadership challenges of the year ahead

Why is it so HARD to be a Great Boss?

From my observations and experience over 20+ years in leadership, I believe there are three reasons people find it hard to become a Great Boss:

1

They focus their study on one-off courses that make a difference for a while, but fail to take root in changing the way that they think, believe and act in the long term.

2

There is just too much content available, and they don't know where to start. The curse of the information age is that there is SO much content available. And so the busy Boss who is starved of time and attention faces a challenge in even getting started.

3

Bosses tend to get isolated. You need a supportive peer community. Opportunities for connection and support are vital.

Why is it so HARD to be a Great Boss?

From my observations and experience over 20+ years in leadership, I believe there are three reasons people find it hard to become a Great Boss:

1

They focus their study on one-off courses that make a difference for a while, but fail to take root in changing the way that they think, believe and act in the long term.

2

3

Bosses tend to get isolated. We saw the effects of that laid bare in the pandemic as people desperately sought clarity and support. Opportunities for connection and support is vital.

Introducing...

Win with recruitment, retention, and engagement

in 2023 by becoming a Great Boss.

TESTIMONIAL

“I now want to be the person that my team want to come and work for.

“I now want to be the person that

my team want to come and work for.

I want my team to be the best they can be.

Steph Durham

Durham Dental

The new world we live in has significantly greater challenges for Bosses than before.

And so for anyone who wants to run a great Dental Practice, be a Great Boss and experience the wellbeing, reward and success that come with it, a new approach is needed.

The Great Boss Academy is that approach.

The Great Boss Academy will help you...

Become a better Boss...

and...

feel more fulfilled, calmer, and in control. You'll get greater clarity on what matters to you, what you are trying to achieve, as well as having practical tools to implement with your team.

plus...

you'll build your skills, knowledge and confidence over time, step by step. Do you worry about 'upsetting' your team, find it difficult to handle the naysayers, or have a difficult conversation? The Academy will help you.

without...

overloading an already busy schedule. With just one quarterly coaching session, a commitment of 25 minutes per week, and optional and on demand support when you need it, you will make solid, consistent progress and start feeling good about your development instead of worrying you aren't doing enough.

What's Included In...

The Great Boss Academy

Develop your management team & yourself

Membership to The Great Boss Academy is for you & a team member from the same practice

01.

Your 90 day coaching session

We start with a 1 hour one:one coaching session, discussing challenges, goals, options and the Great Boss development focus for the coming 3 months. Over the course of 1-2 years, we aim to complete all modules of the Great Boss Growth Path.

02.

We create your development plan

We'll create a bespoke development plan which will help you to learn new skills, successfully navigate your challenges and continue building towards a more successful practice where you are leading an empowered, engaged team that takes responsibility.

03.

Use Academy Resources to complete your study

Watch the videos highlighted in your 90 Day Development Plan to support your learning. Some of these are dedicated Great Boss Academy teaching, and others are curated from some of the best business leaders and coaches today.

Read the articles, blogs and book excerpts that link to your 90 Day Development Plan.

Complete the selected exercises and tasks that support your 90 Day Development Plan.

04.

Engage for support and guidance each month

Join twice monthly Group Zoom Calls for advice, troubleshooting and any questions on your 90 Day Development Plan. Chat with others and Mark for support.

Complete the online Reflective Journal as often as you like to create a record of your learning and growth. Share entries with Mark for comment if you choose to.

05.

Access Ad Hoc Support On Demand

Leading will be easier, lighter and more enjoyable when you join the Academy

I now understand my why, mission, values and culture. I've found that the appreciation of this is crucial.

I can now apply all my learnings to the new practice I've bought to hit the ground running and start how I mean to go on.

Serena Hoyte - new principal

I joined to increase my confidence - being a leader when you're an introvert can be difficult.

I now understand the team more and the need to take more time to focus our team on the destination. I now realise the importance of understanding that if people know why they are being asked to do something this really helps to get them to do what you ask.

Susan Watt - principal

I really enjoyed having access to Mark & being surrounded by non-judgemental & supportive colleagues.

Implementing even very small elements of the course has made a significant difference to my team's attitude, and the patients comment on the positive feeling in the practice.

Amazing course - I would do it again!

Steph Durham - Principal

You really can move forward

With confidence and assurance in your skills

Together with a motivated team

Feeling in control of your leadership skills and your team

member from 2021

"Very informative and enjoyable.

Mark Topley is a fountain of knowledge and the course content is well structured and thought provoking. Would highly recommend it to any Dental Practice owner.

Shane Curtin,

Principal

money back guarantee

If you find it's not for you

I am convinced that you will not just enjoy the Academy, but you will find it to be a game changer in your role as a Boss.

However, if after the first session you change your mind, you can contact me for a no quibble refund. Full Terms & Conditions here.

What you can look

forward to...

A more focussed and engaged team.

You'll have more fun at work, but within a rigorously focussed culture of performance, support and positivity. The Academy will also help you with the 'Well Led' aspect of your CQC inspection.

Better communications and clarity on what's important.

Your team will know what's expected, what happens when you all work together, and how they will succeed when the business is moving forward.

A greater sense of balance and perspective.

Allowing you to take time away from the business guilt free, recognising that you're protecting a valuable asset by doing so.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to join the calls live?

No. Everything is recorded and available in the GBA portal. If you do join live you benefit from the interaction and discussion, but I also hear that members find watching the replays equally useful.

The live calls take place from 7pm until 8pm twice a month, on either a Monday or Thursday.

So don't let a regular commitment stand in the way of you joining.

What support is there?

As well as the support of other group members (a frequent comment in member feedback), you also have unlimited access to me via email with questions.

You have the opportunity to seek feedback through the weekly reflective journal, and I also comment on focus projects. You can also schedule support calls to chat through any particular issues.

What is the development plan like?

I understand that the last thing you need on your plate is another thing 'to do' that you don't get a benefit from.

That's why the development plan we create together for you is tailored. Firstly, to your current level of leadership, the most important issues you are facing, and the time you have available. Secondly, the plan actions are designed to be immediately implementable and applicable. They will take from 1 minute a day to perhaps an hour in a week.

Is this just for Principals or the main business leader?

No. Your membership includes two seats for the other members of your team that would benefit from the programme. Alumni include Associates, Practice Managers and 'soon to be' managers. I've also worked with Sales Managers and others from different sectors.

I actively encourage you to involve other managers in your team. The only requirement is that members would like to become a Great Boss, and that they're committed to making it happen.