Leadership Webinars
Both the ADA and MDA have a host of resources available to help you become a more effective leader. Explore the options below!
Ready, Set, Change!
Recorded Webinar
Speaker: April Callis-Birchmeier, CSP, CCMP, PMP
Discover a model to navigate personal and organizational change while building agility and resilience in yourself and others. Identify strategies and techniques to recognize and overcome resistance, uncertainty, and apprehension.
About the speaker … April Callis-Birchmeier is recognized as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Organizational Culture both in 2021 and 2022. She is CEO of Springboard Consulting, a change management consulting firm, which provides change implementation support and education, and developed the global professional standard for all change management practitioners worldwide. She is an Association of Change Management Professionals Qualified Education Provider and her expertise and experience are evident in certifications such as PMP Project Management Professional®, Certified Speaking Professional™, and Certified Change Management Professional™.
Running an Effective Meeting
Recorded Webinar
Speakers: Todd Christy, DDS; Deb Peters, DDS
Join Drs. Todd Christy and Deb Peters who will help you improve your meetings to make them more efficient, effective, and impactful. Learn how to plan your meeting, identify meeting considerations including formality, size, and “virtual”, setting the agenda (including examples), and more.
Resources
About the speakers … Dr. Todd Christy is the current Speaker of the House of Delegates for the Michigan Dental Association. Dr. Deb Peters is former president and former Speaker of the House of Delegates of the MDA.
MDA Leadership Forum
The MDA Leadership Forum is a great way to get more involved in organized dentistry, or to just build your personal leadership skills. You’ll be inspired by insightful sessions and expert speakers. Information for the 2022 Leadership Forum is now available.
Leadership Orientation Videos
There are three primary legal duties of volunteer leaders: Care, Loyalty, and Obedience. The MDA has created the following Leadership Orientation videos that focuses on each of these core duties to help our volunteer leaders be the best that they can be.
ADA Resources
- ADA Leadership Institute Videos: The ADA Leadership Institute consists of a series of online leadership videos, free to members. These videos are an informative, valuable way to learn more about dental society leadership, with information that is also applicable to other leadership roles.
- Aspects of Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Dental Society Relations
- Effective Board Governance
- Efficient Operations
- Engaging Continuing Education
- Financial Best Practices
- Good Governance
- Hit the Ground Running
- Leaders, Goals and Teams
- Leadership in Action
- Legal Issues for the Volunteer Leader
- Practical Strategic Planning
- Revving Your Revenue
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Compelling Resolutions
MDA Resources
- Committee Operating Manual
Delineates the operation, protocol, duties and responsibilities of each of the standing and special committees of the Michigan Dental Association. - Committee Orientation
A detailed overview of the MDA governance structure and the role of committees within that structure. - Committee Orientation Slides
A general overview of MDA governance including membership, financial, and organizational goals. - Guidelines for Chairing a Committee
The success you achieve as head of a committee will largely depend on your ability to preside and guide the meetings of the committee to a definite goal. These guidelines were created to assist you in reaching that goal. - How MDA Policy is Formed
Get a quick view of how MDA policy goes from the concept stage to becoming enacted.
Effective Communication Training
The MDA Board of Trustees had a Zoom session with communications expert Janine Maclachlan, who gave board members info to help them communicate more effectively, especially in virtual meetings. The “live” program included a chance to practice, but everyone can benefit from the insights Janine shared in this short, informative video.
LEAD Program
The MDA is excited to offer our members LEAD: Leadership Exploration And Development Program. This comprehensive, 12-month program is designed to build personal leadership skills through immersion experiences within organized dentistry. No previous volunteer experience is required: participants will receive a thorough orientation to every aspect of the ADA network. The program will expose eight participants to a blend of group, team, and individual activities. READ MORE >>