This SIG 11 Perspectives activity presents two unique articles related to enhancing relationships in supervisory and work settings. The first article highlights specific skills sets required for clinical providers and describes primary performance indicators (PPIs) that are critical to building effective working relationships. In the second article, the authors detail the findings of a study on similarities and differences in work ethic among three generations of speech-language pathologists.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• outline at least three direct applications for leadership and clinical management that will increase competence, improve productivity, enhance relationships with patients, and strengthen peer relationships
• describe the generational profile and work ethic profile for each of the three prominent generations of speech-language pathologists represented in today’s workforce

Supervision Professional Development Requirement

This course counts toward the ASHA certification maintenance professional development requirement for Supervision. See more courses that count toward this requirement or read more about professional development requirements for certification maintenance.

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. The Quadrad of Performance: A Leadership Tool for Professional Growth by Michael D. Page, published in SIG 11, Volume 5, Issue 6, December 17, 2020
2. Generational Differences in Work Ethic Among Speech-Language Pathologists by Helga M. McCullough and Trent Gaugler, published in SIG 11, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 28, 2021