The objective of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the basic concepts and theories of leadership and how they relate to health care systems and policies
• Analyse the types and styles of leadership in health care and the factors that influence them
• Evaluate the benefits and challenges of leadership in health care and the factors that enable or hinder its implementation
• Apply leadership concepts and skills to address real-world problems and cases in various health care settings and contexts
• Communicate effectively and persuasively about leadership in health care to various audiences and stakeholders

This course is designed for professionals who work in or are interested in the health care sector, such as:

• Health care providers (e.g., physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, etc.)
• Health care managers and administrators (e.g., hospital directors, clinic managers, health plan executives, etc.)
• Health care policymakers and regulators (e.g., government officials, public health agencies, health care organizations, etc.)
• Health care researchers and consultants (e.g., academics, analysts, evaluators, etc.)

Benefits of Taking the Course:

By taking this course, you will:

• Enhance your analytical and critical thinking skills in the health care domain
• Gain a deeper understanding of the current issues and trends in the health care sector and their implications for leadership and quality improvement
• Learn how to use leadership frameworks and tools to inform and improve your health care decisions and actions
• Develop your ability to communicate and collaborate with other health care professionals, managers, policymakers, and researchers

The course will consist of five days of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case studies, covering the following topics:

• Day 1: Introduction to Leadership in Health Care
  • What is leadership and why is it important in health care?
  • What are the main concepts and theories of leadership and how do they relate to health care systems and policies?
  • What are the main sources and methods of data collection and analysis in leadership in health care?
• Day 2: Types and Styles of Leadership in Health Care
  • What are the types and styles of leadership in health care and how are they defined and classified?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types and styles of leadership in health care?
  • How do different types and styles of leadership affect health care outcomes and processes?
• Day 3: Leadership Frameworks and Models in Health Care
  • What are the role and rationale of leadership frameworks and models in health care and how are they designed and implemented?
  • What are the components and functions of leadership frameworks and models in health care and how do they interact and integrate with each other?
  • What are the best practices and examples of leadership frameworks and models in health care and how are they evaluated and improved?
• Day 4: Leadership Assessment and Development in Health Care
  • What are the tools and techniques for leadership assessment and development in health care and how are they applied and used?
  • What are the criteria and methods for leadership selection and succession in health care and how are they applied and used?
  • What are the strategies and actions for leadership enhancement and innovation in health care and how are they applied and used?
• Day 5: Leadership Performance and Improvement in Health Care
  • What are the methods and measures for leadership performance and improvement in health care and how are they applied and used?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities for leadership performance and improvement in health care and how are they addressed and exploited?
  • What are the benefits and outcomes of leadership performance and improvement in health care and how are they measured and communicated?