Studer Group Australasia

16/03/2026

Final places available – 26 March

Healthcare leaders don’t need more theory. They need practical strategies that help them sustain performance without burning out.

Our Building Resilience & Wellbeing virtual workshop is filling fast.

If strengthening your own resilience and supporting your team matters this year, now is the time to register.

🗓️ 26 March 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm AEST
📍 Online

Spots are limited.

👉 Register now: https://studergroup.com.au/product/building-resilience-and-wellbeing-26-march-2026/

13/03/2026

What helps your team stay aligned on priorities when things get busy?

During our work with partner organisations, a common challenge we hear is:
We know what outcomes we need to deliver, but how do we create consistency without adding pressure?
Staff engagement research provides some clear direction. Studies from Gallup and the Center for Creative Leadership show that teams are more engaged and perform better when they have:
• clarity about what is expected
• opportunities to build skills and confidence
• regular, meaningful conversations with their leader about priorities and progress
When these elements are in place, accountability feels supportive rather than burdensome.
This is why Studer accountability tactics such as clear goal setting, agreed priorities, and regular leader check-ins make such a difference. They create a shared understanding of what matters most and provide leaders with a practical structure to support their teams, even in busy and reactive environments.
Accountability, done well, is not about doing more. It is about creating focus, clarity and follow-through.

10/03/2026

Resilient leaders build resilient teams.

Our upcoming Building Resilience & Wellbeing virtual workshop will support you to:
• Recognise early signs of stress and burnout
• Set boundaries while staying accessible
• Strengthen team psychological safety
• Lead with clarity under pressure

🗓️ 26 March 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm AEST
📍 Online

Two hours. Practical tools you can apply immediately.

👉 Secure your place: https://studergroup.com.au/product/building-resilience-and-wellbeing-26-march-2026/

09/03/2026

Protect 30 minutes of proactive time each week.
No emails.
No interruptions.
Use the time to reflect, reconnect with your purpose and check in with your team

Small pauses create stronger leaders.

04/03/2026

Building Resilience & Wellbeing Workshop

Healthcare leadership is demanding. Supporting others through pressure and change takes real energy.

Join our upcoming virtual workshop to explore practical strategies to strengthen resilience, manage stress and build psychologically safe teams.

🗓️ 26 March 2025
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm AEDT
📍 Online

Practical. Relevant. Designed for healthcare leaders.

👉 Register here: https://studergroup.com.au/product/building-resilience-and-wellbeing-26-march-2026/

03/03/2026

What do patients hear when we think they’re not listening?
A team member recently shared a story while supporting an organisation to embed bedside handover. As part of the process, she rounded with patients to understand their experiences.
One elderly gentleman shared:
“I really appreciate it when the nurses come into my room and involve me in handover. It helps me feel safe and included. But sometimes, they stay outside the door and when that happens, I start to wonder if something is wrong. I strain to hear what’s being said, and it makes me anxious.”

His words were powerful. The very process designed to build trust and partnership was, at times, creating the opposite effect.
Research shows that effective bedside handover improves communication accuracy, teamwork, and patient confidence. Yet many staff admit they don’t always feel confident completing handover in front of patients, worried about saying the wrong thing or being questioned in the moment. Without the right support and clear expectations, this hesitation can unintentionally erode trust.

So, how do we make bedside handover effective and comfortable for everyone?
A few practical tips:
• Set clear expectations. Make bedside handover the norm, not the exception, and discuss why it matters for safety and experience.
• Build staff confidence. Provide training, key words, and opportunities to practice inclusive and professional communication at the bedside.
• Model and mentor. Leaders can walk alongside teams, demonstrating how to involve patients while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Handle sensitive information wisely. Agree as a team when certain details should be discussed privately, then return to the bedside to include the patient.

When done well, bedside handover isn’t just a change in process, it’s a change in connection. It shows patients they’re part of the team, reinforces staff accountability, drive quality outcomes, and builds a shared sense of trust and safety.

26/02/2026

This week Deb celebrated her 18-year anniversary with Studer Group Australasia.

Over nearly two decades, Deb has been far more than a role. She has been a steady presence of calm, organisation and care for our team and the organisations we partner with. The way she collaborates and supports others reflects our value of partnership in action.

Deb has a genuine ability to create connection. Many of our partners comment on how welcomed and supported they feel, and her commitment behind the scenes helps ensure we achieve the outcomes we set out to deliver.

When reflecting on her time with Studer Group, Deb shared:
“For 18 years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting our healthcare team behind the scenes — organising partner visits, enabling customised and virtual workshops, and being the steady point of contact when it matters most.”

Her reliability, professionalism and customer-first mindset speak to endeavour, consistently acting in the best interests of those we serve.

Thank you, Deb, for 18 years of dedication, partnership and impact. We are grateful to work alongside you.

24/02/2026

Leadership days like this strengthen shared direction and consistency across teams. It’s encouraging to see such strong engagement and commitment to translating strategy into everyday leadership practice.

Read about it here >>>
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7431869103142813697

23/02/2026

Starts this week: Healthcare Leadership Essentials.
If you’ve been meaning to invest in your leadership this year, this is your moment. The program kicks off 27 February, and we’re finalising registrations now.
Final places available. Secure yours today. Looking forward to supporting you on your leadership journey.
https://studergroup.com.au/product/2026-healthcare-leadership-essentials/

20/02/2026

Great to see the launch of Accelerate at DPV Health this week.

We’re proud to be partnering with DPV Health through the Hardwiring Excellence framework as they continue to invest intentionally in leadership capability across their organisation. The commitment to structured development, internal progression and long-term performance is clearly reflected in their results.

Strong leadership doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through consistent investment, shared language and practical application over time.

Looking forward to supporting this next cohort over the coming months.

🪴 Growing Great Leaders at DPV Health! 🪴 This week, DPV Health launched “Accelerate”, our new leadership development program for middle-senior managers! Over the next six months, our leaders will level up their skills in strategic planning, P&L management, negotiation, communication, and m...

18/02/2026

What happens when a leader stands up and says, “I got this wrong”?

On a recent visit with a partner organisation, one of our coaches attended a department meeting. Prior to the meeting, the senior nurse leader shared that she had made a mistake when implementing a new patient information process — a well-intentioned change that unintentionally increased pressure on her team, with little outcome.

At the meeting, she stood before her team and said, “I didn’t get this right, and here’s what I’ve learned.”

The room shifted. The tension eased. People leaned in. There was no blame, no hierarchy — just honesty.

That moment did more for trust and team connection than any framework or policy could. It was a reminder that authenticity isn’t weakness. It’s courage in action.

Research from Brené Brown and Gallup consistently shows that teams are more engaged, innovative and resilient when leaders lead with authenticity and vulnerability. When leaders admit mistakes, ask for input and share their “why”, it creates psychological safety. And psychological safety is what allows people to speak up, learn and take accountability.

Three practical ways to lead with authenticity:
- Share your learning, not just your success. Be open about what didn’t go to plan and what you learned.
- Stay curious, not certain. Invite feedback and genuinely listen, even when it’s uncomfortable.
- Align words with actions. Consistency builds trust more than charisma ever will.

Authenticity isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real.

When leaders model that, they give others permission to do the same — and that’s where cultures of trust and performance grow.

16/02/2026

No fluff. Just practical leadership tools.
Simple, usable, real-world skills you can apply straight away with your team. That’s the point.
Healthcare Leadership Essentials begins 27 February and is designed for busy leaders who want more clarity, confidence, and consistency in how they lead.
Registrations are now open. If you're thinking about it, don’t leave it too late.