From nothing to something: The beginnings of an organization
The beginnings of an organization is a story worth considering. Each has it’s own history. No two are alike. This is the story of the early history of Centennial Counseling […]
Types of organizations employing mental health providers
While we may not think about it much, therapist employment is dependent on somebody who went through the trouble of figuring out how to set up the organization. Doubtless the […]
Partnership challenges
“Taking a business partner is like taking a marriage partner.” Partnerships can be very rewarding. They can also be loads of trouble. It is good to think about potential problems […]
Ten examples of culture change in one organization
Using the history of the organization I led (CCC), I have highlighted ten examples of decisions our leaders made that changed our essential understanding of who we were. To varying […]
How we used regular meetings to build our culture
Once the organization I managed reached a certain size, how can we continue building culture so that we remain strong? We did it by focusing on culture and getting ahead […]
Psychiatrist & non-psychiatrist ownership
Psychiatry in therapy practice. The largest practices tend to be owned by psychiatrists. They then hire other mental health providers as employees in the practice. It is no secret that […]
The place of fear in decisions about practice
Fearful decisions are never a good idea. Yet I hear about them often when talking with those contemplating forming a new organization. Many fears seem to emerge at times of […]
