Member profile
Kerry K. Straine
Straine Consulting
838 University Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (800) 568-7200, (916) 568-7200
Fax: (916) 568-7100
E-mail: kerry@straine.com
Website: http://www.straine.com
| Areas of Expertise: | Practice Management, Team Building, Office Systems,Practice Building, Finance, Hygiene, Marketing, Transition, Start-up, Productivity, Patient Communication, Technology, Public Speaking |
| Member Since: | 2000 |
| Areas Served: | US, Northwest, Southwest, West, Midwest, Central, South, Southeast, Northeast |
| Upcoming Events: |
2009-08-22, Kerry Straine Topic: Straine to speak at 2009 CDA Fall Scientific Session in San Francisco in September. |
| About the Consultant: | Kerry K. Straine, Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and has been in business and financial management for more than thirty years. It was Kerry’s education and experience in accounting that led to the development of The Straine Management System™, the premier platform that provides strategic planning, leadership and team development, policy and management system design, training, monitoring and coaching for dental professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The mission of STRAINE is to advance the understanding, practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of all professionals in the dental industry. As a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, Kerry understands that behavior can help or hinder the strategic process and because of that knowledge he is able to assist dental professionals gain a better understanding of the complexity of strategic leadership. Kerry says about personal strategic leadership effectiveness, “Thinking strategically, acting decisively and in alignment with the practice’s strategy, and influencing others’ commitment to short- and long-range objectives is the essence of effective leadership. The Straine Management System™ provides the essential systems and processes that can improve the strategic functioning of a dental team.” Kerry has also contributed to the dental industry with innovations such as the Straine Practice Analysis™, a window into the day-to-day operations of a dental practice that illuminates the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of existing strategies and systems. As an administrative reformer, Kerry recognizes the significance of each dentist’s unique clinical vision and standard of care, but says that “without a well-defined philosophy and sound management system, the business will fail to deliver on its owner’s promise or stand the test of time.” Kerry’s approach is unique in that he does not limit his vision to dental practices, but rather links the role of education and leadership to every aspect within the dental industry. He and his wife Olivia write a quarterly article in Sidekick Magazine and a monthly Ask The Coach column in the Henry Schein Dental Privileges eNewsletter. Kerry has participated in over 10,000 practice analyses, made more than 5,000 onsite visits to dental practices, and conducted more than 1,000 workshops and seminars to practice owners, dental staff and other dental professionals. In 2001 Henry Schein selected Kerry as an instructor on leadership, laws of teamwork, communication, and practice management for its advanced professional education programs at Career Development 2 & 3. To help Team Schein implement the tools and strategies taught at Career Development, Kerry created the Straine Study Club, offering assigned Coaches to work with Career Development graduates, empowering those desiring to distinguish themselves as leaders in the dental industry on a daily basis. Team Schein members can learn about the proven territory-building strategies and tools by attending Career Development and becoming a member of the Straine Study Club. |
