In this episode, Cassandra Delgado, CPO, an early career orthotist-prosthetist and Clinical Director at Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates in Middletown, NY, takes on hosting duties. She’s joined by Maggie Baumer, Leader of Enterprise Patient Advocacy at Hanger Clinic, and Dr. Chad Duncan, Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Director at Drexel University, for an engaging discussion on building a positive workplace culture. Together, they explore the impact of fostering a welcoming environment, encouraging teamwork, and practicing respectful communication. They share actionable strategies to address outdated behaviors, create open dialogue, and handle challenging situations using thoughtful communication techniques, paving the way for a more collaborative and supportive workplace.

O&P Rising is produced by Association Briefings.

Show notes

For additional resources on cultivating positive workplace cultures:

www.righttobe.org/resources 

Regional Resident Liaison (RRL) Network - The National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education 

https://terrellstrayhorn.com/the-belonging-lab/ 

https://community.thriveglobal.com/why-workplace-belonging-is-critical-to-your-bottom-line/ 

https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-to-create-a-culture-of-belonging-at-your-company/438493 

For HR: 

https://www.shrm.org/home