Heidi Bell, OD, FAAO, FOVDR: VSP Speaker's Bureau: Speaker's Bureau (honoraria or other compensation) ()
As practices evolve, leadership teams may outgrow alignment with current vision, pace, or values. This two-hour learning lab, designed for optometrist-owners and executives facing major team restructures, provides real-world guidance on difficult transitions, such as releasing long-time leaders. Facilitated by experienced optometrist-CEOs who have successfully navigated these changes, the session delivers courageous leadership strategies and practical tools to rebuild teams with clarity, integrity, and momentum—empowering attendees to realign their practices for lasting success.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Recognize signs of leadership misalignment within an optometric practice that indicate the need for restructuring or personnel changes.
Apply compassionate and strategic approaches to releasing high-level team members, such as a COO, while maintaining practice stability and morale.
Design a leadership team structure that supports long-term growth, operational clarity, and alignment with evolving business goals.
Implement communication and cultural strategies to reinforce core values and maintain team engagement during periods of transition and leadership change.
