In November 2024, the Learning From Failure Conference Returns.
Some years ago, we delivered a one-day conference where people could present, talk, share things that had gone wrong in dentistry and outside of dentistry, and be honest about how hard it was to do some of the stuff we do.
We had the chief safety officer for EasyJet talk about pilot safety and the black box thinking concept.
Colin presented the case with a full arch patient who had serious complications, and they presented side by side on stage about why he didn't send Colin to the GDC following the complications that he suffered from.
The showstopper at those conferences was Craig Wales, the head and neck surgeon in Scotland, who lectured on an orbital carcinoma, which shut the room down for minutes when people could hardly speak when he reached the 'punch line'.
And so, we do it again. Learning From Failure is back at The Campbell Academy and The Campbell Clinic on November 23rd this year. It ties up with the charity ball, a Christmas fancy dress event on the same night, so it's an amazing day out if you fancy it.
There will be five speakers in total, the 'headliner' being Michael Edwards - also known as 'Eddie the Eagle'.
Eddie, whose story was portrayed in a Hollywood film by Taron Egerton, will discuss his incredible journey to the 1988 Olympic Games and what he learned from his failures along the way!
This is CPD with a difference. It is for people who genuinely want to improve things. This is a day of education for sharing ‘failures’ in and outside dentistry.
It's only £220, including VAT, for a not-for-profit conference with great speakers in a great venue with great food.
We really hope to see you there!
Hear from Eddie himself...
Additional speakers include:
John Gibson - "Losing someone to suicide - the ultimate failure?"
"Losing someone to suicide - the ultimate failure?"Content: In this lecture, John will share about the loss of his son, Cameron, to suicide at 24 years of age, and the impact this event has had on himself, his wider family, and his career - including his own mental ill-health and suicide attempt. He will also review our current understanding of possible contributory factors to suicide in the healthcare professions and challenge us all on improving our mental health.
Josh Sharpling - Letting Go of Perfection: Learning to fail at everything with Josh Sharpling
Josh will share his experiences with clinical failures in prosthodontics and the hard lessons they've taught him. He will discuss how his relentless pursuit of clinical excellence and perfectionist tendencies have sometimes been more of a burden than a benefit, impacting both his work and personal life. Reflecting on his quest for unattainable perfection, Josh will explore the challenge of balancing professional goals, ethical considerations and family life. This talk offers an honest look at the importance of embracing imperfection and focusing on what truly matters.
Colin Campbell - “Almost in Ruins”: A tale about the hazards of building a practice.
In December 2017, Colin and Alison Campbell bought a plot of land with 2 derelict houses in Edwalton, Nottingham, with a view to building a practice. Almost seven years on, Colin will recount the challenges that ultimately led to closing in March 2020 due to COVID-19 only weeks after opening. Colin will share some of the things he and Alison learned through the process to make them better, stronger, and more resilient for the next time.
Dominic Shaw - Learning from Failure: Soldier to civilian with lessons learned along the way
Dominic will discuss his time at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and his transition into becoming a practice owner. He will discuss leadership, people management, humility, focus and discipline and the lessons learned along with the way from soldier to civilian.
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