Summary: The AAO has partnered with Simon Sinek to launch a new leadership program tailored for orthodontists, offering essential skills in team building and practice management. The program features six modules, flexible pacing, and a certificate upon completion.
Key Takeaways:
- The “Simon Sinek + AAO Inspiring Leadership Program” aims to provide orthodontists with leadership skills not typically covered in residency.
- Participants can earn 14 CE credits and a leadership certificate while learning at their own pace through a series of modules and video content.
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has partnered with Simon Sinek, a leadership expert and bestselling author, to create a new certificate program specifically for orthodontists.
The Simon Sinek + AAO Inspiring Leadership Program is designed to equip participants with essential human skills that are not typically taught in orthodontic residency programs, such as building high-performing teams and leading a successful practice.
Program Structure and Content
The program consists of six modules, each taught by Simon Sinek and his trusted collaborators. It includes videos featuring AAO members demonstrating how to apply Sinek’s leadership concepts in real-life orthodontic practice scenarios. Participants will learn how to inspire their teams, prevent burnout, minimize workplace conflict, and communicate effectively to foster a positive practice culture.
Flexible Learning and Certification
The program begins on October 24 and offers flexible pacing, allowing participants to complete each module at their own speed. Upon completion, participants will earn 14 continuing education (CE) credits and a Simon Sinek + AAO Inspiring Leadership certificate.
The program is open to AAO members and their office managers, with a registration fee of $850 per participant and a $100 discount for residents.
