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…
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 “neediness”, or our personalities! Why it matters: Work loneliness increases risks for: Zoom in: Some of the economic, demographic and technological factors contributing to loneliness…
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 with functional communication challenges, multidisciplinary collaboration has always been an important part of good practice. But it’s never been more important to build your networks…
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 advantage, lowers overall service quality, and contributes to burnout. Zoom in: As you progress into leadership positions, choose opportunities that allow you to dedicate time…
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