leadership in practice: the cornerstone of ot excellence

Leadership in Practice: The Cornerstone of OT

ExcellencePamela E. Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA

SISC ChairpersonKimberly Hartmann, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

SISC Chairperson-Elect

Leadership in Practice

Kouzes & Posner (2003)

Leadership is everyone’s

practice.

The Special Interest Sections (SIS)

• Historically developed as the GRASSROOTS structure and mechanism for AOTA members to:– Network with peers to gain knowledge and

share experiences– Stay connected with current trends,

problems and solutions– Develop skills as leaders– Make contributions to shaping our future

11 Special Interest Sections, Subsections &

Networks• Administration &

Management– Private Practice &

Business Owners

• Education– Fieldwork– Faculty

• Developmental Disabilities

• Early Intervention & Schools

• Home & Community Health– Home Modifications

• Gerontology• Mental Health• Physical Disabilities

– Hand Rehabilitation– Driving/Driver

Rehabilitation

• Sensory Integration• Technology• Work and Industry

…plus additional SISsponsored FORUMS

Meeting Member Needs Related to

Practice• AOTA Activities and Products– Educational materials• Textbooks, AJOT, OT Practice, SIS quarterlies,

Fact sheets

– Continuing education• Annual conference, educational courses, CE

articles (OT Practice)

– Clinical networking• OT Connections

The Future of Practice…

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The future depends on you!

Ways for YOU to Contribute…

• Continue your AOTA membership

• Vote in elections

• Regularly check OT Connections and Forums related to your practice

• Read and respond to AOTA 1-Minute Updates

• Be “COOL” and submit your name to volunteer

• Come tonight and network at the SIS reception

Shaping Your Own Future

“You have to carry a big basket to bring something home; and to develop your leadership you need to fill your basket with innovation, values, inclusion, opportunity, and a mission.” (Hesselbein, Leader to Leader Initiative)

Rules for jumping into leadership in practice

Don’t underestimate your knowledge, value and talents

Recognize that “time” is a valuable commodity for everyone; only commit to what you know you can do and then be sure you do it!

Seek opportunities that match your interests and talents

SISC new practitioner advisory council

(Part II)

Thank You!

PEToto25@aol.com

Kimberly.Hartmann@quinnipiac.edu