The big picture: Even in these challenging times, private practice owners can do more to support early career speech pathologists. We should share and normalise good practices so that early career professionals are better supported, wherever they work. Why it matters: Australia boasts many excellent private practices, of all shapes and sizes. However, across the…
The big picture: In Australia, speech pathology private practice is changing before our eyes due to NDIS reforms, proposed Foundational Supports, primary health care changes, AI and other innovations, ongoing financial pressures, increased regulatory and business risks, and global economic stresses. Wait and see? Not a good strategy. Nor is sitting in a room for…
The big picture: Many speech-language pathology (SLP) managers think that it’s their job to have all the answers. But that’s not what leadership is about. Hard work: Managing SLPs in the real world is complex – especially during these uncertain times: Reality check: Good leadership is about showing up, understanding your practice’s mission and constraints,…
The big picture: Most managers try to respect and pay attention to all team members. But evidence suggests that many bosses have (or are seen to have) “in-groups” and “out-groups”. Why it matters: Playing favourites (even unconsciously) can decrease: Zoom in: Speech pathologists (SLPs), like workers in any organisation, pay close attention to how they…
The big picture: Safety at work is essential. But, too often, it’s looked at as a compliance issue, a constraint, or a cost. Not just compliance: Too often, managers talk about safety as rule enforcement, mandatory training, incident investigations, and root causes analyses. Safety should, instead, be considered an explicit part of your practice’s strategy…
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