When I started this book on Boxing Day 2020, I was expecting to end up with a tiny book of practical supervision tips and tricks I use in my practice everyday. I thought it would be about 40 pages long – a bit like my Launch to Waitlist guide, and that I’d have it done by February.

Fast forward to today and, having spoken with scores of speech pathologists on the front line, and having reviewed over 150 articles and books on the topic, we now have a 210-page book, as well as a companion set of templates and forms, and a video training package!

Now for our launch details!  

I wrote the book for speech pathologists at all stages of their careers. I didn’t want to release a one-size-fits all format, so I’ve put together three packages so you can choose the one that works best for you:

1. The Bare Essentials

• The 210-page book in PDF format.

2. The Execution Package 

• The 210-page book in PDF format.
• Fully editable supervision templates and forms we use in our practice, based on our recommendations in the book, including:
  • Functional Competencies Evaluation (Google Form)
  • Workflow Competences (Google Form)
  • Core Competencies Evaluation (Google Form)
  • Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment (Google Form)
  • Weekly Supervision Meeting Agenda and Action List (Word)
  • Supervisor Cues (Word)
  • Supervisor Feedback and Action Consolidator (Word)
  • Weekly Management Email Template (Google Docs)
  • Quarterly Performance Snapshot (Google Form).

3. The Complete Package

• The 210-page book in PDF format.
• The fully editable supervision templates and forms we use in our practice based on our recommendations in the book.
• More than 4 hours of step-by-step training videos on how:
  • exactly, to run a supervision session with employees of different levels of experience and competence; and
  • to design and implement a supervision system that works.

The packages are going to be priced at $39, $79 and $179, respectively. But, to celebrate the launch and to thank you for supporting me while I put this all together, everything is going to be 25% off for the first 3 days.

That means the prices are going to be:

1. The Bare Essentials $39 $29
2. The Execution Package $79 $59
3. The Complete Package $179 $135

All of the content is going to be available on Thursday 8 April, just two days away!

Check out our video for more information:

If you have any feedback, or questions about the launch, please send me an email – I’d love to chat.

Thank you so much for supporting me with this book! I can’t wait to share it with you.

If you haven’t had a chance, you can download two free chapters by signing up below:

A few weeks ago, I announced that we were launching the supervision book on 16 March. It seems I was a bit ambitious! Getting the book ready for release is a lot more work than I expected. I’ve been working on it every spare moment, but it’s not quite ready.

The main reason for the delay is that it’s now 34 chapters long, and full of practical tips, strategies, and resource suggestions. Check out the revised table of contents:

Part 1: A little bit of theory

• Chapter 1: A few Rude Truths
• Chapter 2: Supervision of Hard Work
• Chapter 3: Current Supervision Definitions are too Narrow
• Chapter 4: Proper Supervision Essentials: The Big 8
• Chapter 5: The Big 8 Elements: First. A Clear Mind
• Chapter 6: The Big 8 Elements. Second: Know What People Want
• Chapter 7: The Big 8 Elements. Third: Respect Speech Pathologists as Individuals and as Professionals
• Chapter 8: The Big 8 Elements. Fourth: Clarity around your Practice’s Purpose and Business Strategy
• Chapter 9: The Big 8 Elements. Fifth: Great Systems
• Chapter 10: The Big 8 Elements. Sixth: Accountability
• Chapter 11: The Big 8 Elements. Seventh: Good Communication
• Chapter 12: The Big 8 Elements. Eighth: Adaptability to Change
• Chapter 13: Be a Good Boss!

Part 2: A lot about practice

• Chapter 14: Things to Avoid and Things to Do
• Chapter 15: The Circle of Competence
• Chapter 16: Training and Motivation
• Chapter 17: Set High Expectations for all Employees
• Chapter 18: Direct or Coach? Decide or Delegate?
• Chapter 19: Getting the First Years Right
• Chapter 20: Coaching Staff with High Task-Relevant Maturity
• Chapter 21: Back your Team to make Work Hospitable for Everyone
• Chapter 22: You can evaluate Staff without being “Judgy”
• Chapter 23: Stop Micromanaging
• Chapter 24: Supervising Stars in Teams
• Chapter 25: Supervising Weaker Performers
• Chapter 26: Supervising Perfectionists
• Chapter 27: Supervising Part-time and Remote Workers
• Chapter 28: Using Feedback on your Performance in Supervision
• Chapter 29: Using Supervision to reduce Burnout
• Chapter 30: Keep HR Compliance Simple
• Chapter 31: Kindle Intentional Learning
• Chapter 32: Keep An Eye on the Big Picture
• Chapter 33: On Execution
• Chapter 34: This Book in a Nutshell

I’m also working on a series of screencasts and practice templates that supervisors can use to improve their systems and practices. We’re close to being ready, and I’m working hard to make it worth your wait. Thanks for your patience!

If you haven’t had a chance, you can download two free chapters by signing up below:

Here’s a quick update about our supervision book: How to Supervise Speech Pathologists Properly in Private Practice.

We’ve finished the text, covering topics like:

• the eight fundamentals of a good supervision system;
• practical do’s and don’ts for supervisors when setting up supervision systems;
• the two key functions of supervision;
• flexible supervision practices mapped to different workflows, combining direct supervision and coaching approaches; 
• using supervision to create a hospitable work environment for everyone;
• how to stop micromanaging and under-supervising staff;
• key strategies to reduce staff burn out, turnover and attrition;
• practical strategies to manage stars, weaker performers, perfectionists, part-time and remote employees;
• how to take feedback and to improve self-awareness about your supervision skills and systems;
• common sense HR policies and practices; 
• marketing good supervision as an investment and strategic advantage; and
• executing supervision systems in private practice.

Up next, we’re editing the book to get rid of fluff, so it’s easy to read and to use in your practice.

We’ve also decided to pick a launch date!

The book will be available on 16 March 2021, so mark your calendars! 🙂

In the meantime, if you haven’t already signed up to receive updates from us, you can check out another free preview. This time we explain why we should adopt a more expansive view of what supervision is and involves in private practice; and why practice owners should lead the way. Sign up below for the new sample chapter.

As always, we’d love your feedback on what you’ve seen so far. Please reach out to me and let me know what you think.