OVMA Handbooks
Issue link: https://publications.ovma.org/i/943089
OPENING KEYNOTE: Doug Raven, CEO, OVMA Wednesday, June 20 7:30 – 8:00 pm The Future is Now: How Technological Innovation is Reshaping the Veterinary Profession In recent years, technological innovation has disrupted entire industries and changed the way the world works. And it's only getting started. Over the next decade, technological advances will transform almost every aspect of our daily lives, including how veterinary care is provided. Those who keep up with new technology will reap the rewards. Those who ignore it or refuse to evolve with it will be left in the dust. Are you ready? This fun, fast-paced session will explore the many ways that technology is rapidly changing just about everything we do, and provide helpful tips on how to not only cope but thrive in an ever-changing world. 8:00 – 9:00 pm Meet'n Greet Reception with Doug Raven 9:00 – 10:15 am Developing "10" Employees: How To Hire, Train, And Discharge Your Staff Part I A review of effective management techniques that can and should be incorporated to increase productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce staff turnover. 10:45 – Noon Developing "10" Employees: How To Hire, Train, And Discharge Your Staff Part II This lecture will build on the earlier lecture, including the basics for hiring, training and managing staff. 1:30 – 2:45 pm Effective Motivation and Delegation Techniques In order to maintain a quality professional and paraprofessional staff, we must thoroughly understand how to motivate individuals and become good delegators of responsibility. This seminar deals with effective management techniques that can be utilized to motivate and delegate effectively within one's practice. 3:15 – 4:30 pm The Ten Things: The Top Ten List of Not So Amazing Things Veterinarians & Managers Do In David Letterman style, find out what the most common pitfalls are and how they affect your productivity, efficiency, and practice satisfaction. THURSDAY/FRIDAY SCHEDULE Session 1 9:0 0 – 10:15 am Break 10:15 – 10:45 am Session 2 10:45 – Noon Lunch Noon – 1:30 pm Session 3 1:3 0 – 2:4 5 pm Break 2:45 – 3:15 pm Session 4 3:15 – 4:30 pm PROGRAM Wednesday, June 20 – Friday, June 22, 2018 Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood, Ont. BIG PICTURE SERIES MANAGEMENT Mark Opperman, CVPM President Veterinary Management Consultation THURSDAY, JUNE 21 OVMA GREAT IDEAS CONFERENCE – JUNE 20 –22, 2018 3