Creating a motivated practice team (1 CPD hour)

This module gives practical advice on motivating your practice team, covering:

• Improving your management style
• Recognising initiative and achievement
• Introducing an appraisal process
• Fair pay structures 
• Disciplining an employee in a constructive way
• Involving your staff in regular audits of clinical care

After reading this article you will be asked to record your learning points and some action points to earn a suggested 1 CPD credit. Below are some suggested questions to reflect on as you work through the module:

1. What is your management style, and could you make improvements?
2. Could you introduce a ‘team member of the month' award for staff?
3. Can you appraise staff more effectively?
4. Could your practice make use of away-days?

This module was first published on 17^th November 2010 and was up to date with all key guidelines and evidence at that point. It will be reviewed as part of our routine update cycle by 17^th November 2012 but will be updated sooner to reflect any key guideline changes.