
This webinar will help dental business leaders understand the differences between generational groups in today’s workforce and how these impact motivation, engagement, and retention.
It will show how awareness of generational needs and preferences can strengthen compliance by improving communication, clarity, and accountability.
Leaders in dentistry attending the webinar will be equipped with strategies to succeed with a multi-generational team – creating workplaces that are both compliant and attractive to the next generation.
Learning outcome
- Describe the key characteristics and workplace expectations of baby boomers, gen X, millennials, and gen Z
- Recognise how generational differences influence engagement, communication, and retention in dental businesses
- Identify common myths about younger generations and replace them with evidence-based insights
- Understand how cultural alignment across generations supports compliance through clear systems, accountability, and consistent leadership behaviours
- Apply practical strategies to engage multi-generational teams – from recognition and flexibility to inclusion and development opportunities.
The speaker
Mark Topley is a leadership and culture consultant with over 20 years’ experience working with dental businesses in the UK and internationally.
He specialises in helping practice owners and industry leaders solve recruitment and retention challenges by building strong cultures that align with compliance requirements and generational expectations.
Through his Great Boss programmes and consultancy, Mark has supported hundreds of teams to create workplaces where people want to stay, grow, and succeed.
You can sign up for the webinar here.
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