SLP practice owners: now the election’s over, it’s time to rethink your business
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…
SLP supervisors & managers: what to say and do when you feel out of your depth
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…
SLP Managers: Don’t play favourites!
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”. …
“Nobody gets hurt.” SLP safety investments can improve your workplace and business
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…
SLPs: How should you name your new private practice?
The big picture: When launching (or relaunching) a private practice, one of the trickiest decisions is what to call it. Coming up with a good name is harder than it…
Speech pathologists: Do you talk all day, but still feel lonely at work?
The big picture: Loneliness at work is still far too common in our profession; and the evidence suggests it’s not because of remote work arrangements, a lack of teamwork, personal…
SLPs in standalone speech pathology clinics must collaborate more with health & education professionals to help clients – and to stay in business
In 2025, SLPs must collaborate more with paediatricians, OTs, psychologists, physios, exercise physiologists, learning support teams, and other health & education professionals. The big picture: To support children and adults…
SLPs: Less can be more, so get rid of stuff!
The big picture: Most SLPs seek to add new services, projects, and workflows to improve the quality of their work for clients. But what if – instead – we asked…
Senior SLPs: double-down on your strengths to avoid burn out
The big picture: Too many senior SLPs in private practice get stuck offering too many types of services for too many populations of clients. This ignores the theory of comparative…