How Environment Shapes Respect and Culture
Recently in the Corporate Optometry Facebook group, a thread highlighted the significant differences in workplace culture, patient behavior, and professional respect. Many optometrists observe that the environment in which care is delivered can strongly influence how doctors and staff are treated. Patient Demographics Influence Office Culture High-volume, low-cost corporate models tend to attract a broader…
Read MoreAdvice for New Grads Considering a Sublease.
T Starting your career as an optometrist can be both exciting and overwhelming—especially when considering a corporate sublease. On the surface, it offers autonomy, high earning potential, and the ability to call your practice your own. But underneath, it also demands dedication, long hours, and an understanding of business. I asked the Corporate Optometry Facebook…
Read MoreNegotiation Tips for Optometrists
Negotiating can be stressful when making important decisions regarding your business. If you own an optometry practice, you may have to deal with various stakeholders to conclude major deals, such as a merger, the acquisition of another practice, or selling your own practice. Experience does help you negotiate better, but if you are a novice,…
Read MoreIs Staying Open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Worth It for Corporate Optometrists?
The decision to open your practice or business on Christmas Eve (Xmas Eve) and New Year’s Eve (NYE) sparks a lively debate among ODs in the Corporate Optometry Facebook Group. While some see it as an opportunity to meet end-of-year demands, others prioritize work-life balance and argue that these days should be spent with family…
Read MoreLessons Learned from Subleasing and Working in Corporate Optometry
Subleasing or being employed in corporate optometry brings a range of experiences and insights. Here are some key takeaways: Patient Value: Regardless of the setting, providing excellent service and using top-tier equipment ensures patient loyalty. Patients appreciate quality care, whether you’re subleasing or employed in a corporate environment. Survival through Skills: In corporate optometry, success…
Read MoreDOL vs. KOL in Optometry
Although key opinion leaders (KOL) & digital opinion leaders (DOL) overlap, they are different groups. Numerous key opinion leaders (KOLs) dedicated a considerable portion of their time to journeying between locations for face-to-face meetings, conferences, and live events. Nevertheless, with the advent of COVID-19 rendering travel impractical, KOLs found themselves compelled to resort to online…
Read MoreIntegrity-Driven Leadership in Corporate Optometry
Leadership in Corporate Optometry should hold the responsibility of aiding optometrists in our industry. They should be taking steps and maintaining ethical standards within the profession. This approach involves actively addressing challenges, taking feedback from ODs and implementing solutions in a timely manner. Integrity should always be a trait that leader possess. Unfortunately not all…
Read MoreFTC Announces Rule Banning Non-competes : How Can It Impact Optometry?
The Federal Trade Commission announced a conclusive regulation aimed at enhancing competition by prohibiting noncompete agreements nationwide. This move allows workers to transition between jobs more easily then ever before. “The Commission estimates that approximately one in five American workers—or approximately 30 million workers—is subject to a non-compete.” Many eye care professionals have non competes,…
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Leading on the Edge in Eye Care: Exploring the Glass Cliff in Challenging Times.
What Is a Glass Cliff? Wikipedia, defines The glass cliff is a hypothesized phenomenon in which women are more likely to break the glass ceiling during periods of crisis or downturn when the risk of failure is highest. The highest time for failure is during times of recession and crisis within the organization. This phenomenon…
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