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No: your SLP private practice improvement project isn’t unique 

The big picture: In these uncertain times, speech pathology managers are under pressure to innovate. Most of us are doing our best to launch and deliver new projects under lots of constraints to: The problem: Sitting inside a private practice, managers are at risk of thinking their projects are ‘one of a kind’. This is…

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Australian private practice owners must keep lifting our standards to better support early career speech pathologists 

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…

SLP practice owners: now the election’s over, it’s time to rethink your business
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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 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…

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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 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,…

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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”.  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…

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