This presentation is from the 2021 ATRA Conference. Please disregard presentation instructions for obtaining CEUs and complete the survey following this presentation to earn the certificate.

Session Description

Effective leadership is the backbone to providing high quality, effective service delivery to our stakeholders. This session will focus on effective leadership skills used by two CTRSs who serve as Clinical Leads at Nationwide Children's Hospital located in Columbus, Ohio. The session will highlight strategies to lead Therapeutic Recreation (TR) in programs and will also discuss how to influence professionals within and outside of the TR field to create a dynamic approach. During this session, participants will explore various techniques for enhancing their leadership skills amongst the colleagues within their facilities. Participants will develop insight to various communication styles and how to adapt and reflect styles to effectively lead teams. Lastly, participants will explore methods for goal setting, current leadership trends, and strategies to support a positive culture and one cohesive team.

Learning Outcomes

Identify a minimum of 2 effective leadership skills to utilize in the workplace
Describe a minimum of 2 strategies of a communication to better understand various communication types within your team
State how to develop a plan for goal setting within their own department/facility