Theme: If You Had Your Way: Which Leadership Development Priorities Matter Most Now?
Healthcare systems across Canada are currently facing significant uncertainty. Regional and organizational restructuring has led to widespread job insecurity for leaders and their teams, and austerity measures in response to intense economic pressures have directly impacted on professional development budgets.
The pressures association with these and other contextual factors are forcing HR, organizational development (OD), and learning and professional development (L/PD) specialists to be intentional about how they respond to the question:
If you had your way, what leadership development would matter most right now?
Which leaders should be prioritized for development? What capabilities are most critical at different leadership levels—from frontline leaders and managers to directors and executives? Which development approaches are most feasible and effective in an era of financial constraints?
Clearly, the stakes dictate that creative, evidence-based approaches are best.
HR/OD/L/PD professionals are uniquely positioned to identify emerging priorities, share practical insights, and help shape leadership development strategies across the healthcare sector and beyond.
All HR/OD/LPD specialists are invited to join Dr. Jaason Geerts, Vice-President of Research and Leadership Development at the College, to engage with their colleagues across Canada and beyond in an exclusive national Think Tank entitled, “If You Had Your Way: Which Leadership Development Priorities Matter Most Now?”.
The session involves a brief pre-session survey, as well as:
Part 1:
12:00 – 12:20: a presentation by Dr. Geerts on current trends, research findings, and thought leadership related to leadership development and integration
12:20 – 12:40: small-group discussions regarding priorities for leader development and effective strategies
12:40 – 12:55: full-group debrief of the small-group discussions.
12:55 – 1:00: information and next steps.
**Optional (but included in registration)
Part 2:
1:00 – 1:30: small-group discussions and a full-group debrief on Talent Optimization and leadership integration system-wide.
The session takes place on Thursday, April 23rd from 12:00 – 1:00 (ET) for Part 1, with Part 2 extending until 1:30 p.m.
Insights from the Think Tank will contribute to ongoing analysis of leadership development priorities across the healthcare sector.
This event is $30 for other CCHL members; and $45 for non-members. Group discounts may apply.
Speaker: Jaason Geerts, PhD
Dr. Jaason Geerts, Vice-President of Research and Leadership Development at the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL), an associate at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, and an adjunct professor at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.
Jaason completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge on leadership for professionals after a teaching degree and two Master’s from the University of Toronto and Cambridge respectively. He is also a former Honorary Visiting Fellow at The Bayes Business School, University of London in the UK.
In addition to a recent TEDx Talk, his work has been featured in international peer-reviewed journals, the Globe and Mail, CBC national news, CTV news, and local radio, as well as globally through the International Hospital Federation (IHF) and British Medical Journal journals.
The model of leadership in a crisis that Jaason created is the theoretical foundation for a recent successful CIHR research grant valued at $450,000 and he participated as an invited international expert advisor for a World Health Organization (WHO) symposium on health system recovery.
Jaason is also a program director and instructor at the Telfer School of Management (University of Ottawa) and the Schulich School of Business (York University, Toronto).
Jaason is also a qualified teacher and was nominated for the Toronto Star’s Teacher of the Year
Fees
CCHL Advanced and Transformational Leaders: Free
CCHL Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $45.00
Group discounts may apply.
CCHL Members: Make sure to activate your CCHL Circle account so you don't miss out on any leadership development opportunities.
You can activate your account here! For any questions about activating your account, please contact programs@cchl-ccls.ca.
