You have a schedule, but is that what the team “huddle” should focus on?
An Elite huddle is a highly efficient strategic briefing that empowers your team to lead without fear. Here is how to transform your morning meeting:
Start with YES energy. Share one success from yesterday or a positive patient review.
Secret Service: Who is coming in today that needs extra care? (birthday, dental anxiety, etc)
Set The Tempo: Identify gaps, complex cases, and/or potential roadblocks. Create the plan.
The Handoff: Ensure every team member knows their specific “big win” for the day.
The huddle is where we define the Tempo of our day. We aren’t just looking at time slots; we are deciding how we will show up, how we will support one another, and how we will maintain a calm, elite environment for every phone call and every patient who walks through the door.
Stand Up: This naturally discourages long stories and keeps the energy high.
The “No-Problem” Zone: The huddle isn’t about conflict. If a conflict needs more than 2 minutes to discuss, move it to a separate “parking lot” meeting. Don’t let one issue hijack the team’s moral and morning prep.
Start and End on Time: Respecting the clock is the first step in building a high-trust culture. The huddle is no more than 10 minutes (stick to it). If the huddle is at 7:50 it starts at 7:50 and waits for no one.
Elite practices have a Tempo. While a schedule is just a list of appointments, your Tempo is the heartbeat and personality of your day. It’s the difference between a team that is rushing to keep up and a team that is moving with calm, intentional grace.
Transform Your Daily Tempo.
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