Being a Speech-language Pathologist (SLP) in a public school setting requires not only clinical proficiency, but key relationship skills to effectively collaborate with students and across a multitude of administrators, staff, and family members. These relationships can present significant challenges. How can we better equip ourselves to positively influence the culture of our schools by being effective change agents? We will consider some important components of becoming culture influencers:
- Understand the difference between explicit and tacit skills
- Identify the tacit skills that are needed to influence culture
- Gain relational currency with our collaborators
- See ourselves as leaders, no matter our title or position