MBA Assessment Study Guide Flashcards
What are two good sources of information to use in team huddles?
- Scruffy’s Corner
- Playroom Q&A
- Breed/Dog Anatomy Games
- GDG
- Dogtopia Connect
What makes the ambiance at Dogtopia Daycare centers so unique?
Dogtopia daycare centers DO NOT smell like their product.
Convenience is the fourth step of Operational Excellence. Please explain its simplest definition
Saying yes, safely.
What runs all Social and Google advertising?
Brand Amplifier
What document should be next to every phone, on a clipboard?
Lead Call Notes Sheet
List two ways to ensure that a first-time pet parent shows up, prepared, for a Meet & Greet.
- Confirmation calls/emails to the pet parent to confirm
- Follow-up on vaccinations
- Spayed/neutered if dog is over 7 months old
Name three tools, events, or ideas for retention and frequency
- Report cards
- First Week Dog program
- Marketplace collateral
What is the main reason a pet parent stops bringing their pup to Dogtopia?
Breaks in Operational Excellence.
When hiring team members for your daycare center, we recommend:
- 25 canine coaches
- 1 General manager / 2IC
- PPRM
In the first 30 days of opening your daycare center, how many Canine Coaches are required in each playroom?
2
What is the recommended number of job websites you should use to recruit team members?
2
When will the Final Punch List walk-through happen?
With the week of C of O
Where can you find information on actions to take if something in your new daycare center fails or breaks?
ADA Supplied Warranty Manual
How can you ensure that your daycare center stays in the best condition for years to come?
Follow the recommended maintenance plan in the Warrant Manual
What do the following acronyms stand for?
- GC
- C of O
- CDs
- GC: General Contractor
- C of O: Certificate of Occupancy
- CDs: Construction Documents and/or Drawings
Ways to be proactive in the playroom include:
- Practicing with scuffle tools and knowing scuffle protocols
- Doing an in-depth Meet & Greet
- Communicating and documenting dog behavior
- Ensuring all team members have completed all training requirements
- Utilizing continued training resources like Scruffy’s Corner, Playroom Q&A, Playroom Q&A, and the Playroom Video Library
Name the three worthy causes of the Dogtopia Foundation
- Service Dogs for Returning Service Veterans
- Youth Literacy Programs
- Employment Initiatives for Adults with Autism
How does the Dogtopia Foundation benefit your business?
- Creates community involvement
- Supports pet parent retention
- Supports team retention
- Creates awareness and frequency by hosting events with a purpose
List five fundraising platforms that will assist you in raising money for your daycare center.
- MobileCause
- Dogtopia Gives
- Amazon Smile
- Fetch It Forward Club
- Give at the Register/POS System
Why does the Dogtopia Foundation NOT support rescues or shelters?
- Dogtopia provides root cause intervention - Transforming dogs to be better canine citizens and creating a better relationship between dogs & pet parents. Therefore, pet parents will not want to give up their dog.
What are the five roles of the GM to build an independent, high-performing, committed team?
- Set directions & expectations
- Inspire
- Empower
- Coach
- Hold Accountable
What are the six steps to managing your GM?
- Understand yourself
- Define the intellect gap you’re willing to live with
- Develop them to manage up
- Spend at least 12 months on 1:1 development of the partnership
- Manage your stress levels
- Educate, delegate, and incentivize financial management
Dogtopia’s Noble Cause
“To enhance the joy of dog parenthood AND enable dogs to positively change our world.”
What are the three adult learning methods built into the 11-Stop Tour?
- Visual
- Auditory
- Kinesthetic