LEAD Program for Managers

The LEAD Program for Managers is designed to provide an engaging learning environment to equip participants with the tools needed to excel in their roles, achieve personal and professional goals, and deploy strategies to drive success in their organizations.

Program Overview

Managers play a critical role in the success of health care organizations by bridging the gap between front-line staff and administrative leadership while developing strong teams that deliver exceptional patient care. Dedicated and competent managers and directors are vital to the retention of health care professionals.  The mission of this program is to take a proactive approach to the development and support of managers and directors in the health care community.

Participants in the two-day LEAD Program for Managers will benefit from engaging facilitators and interactive discussions designed to help them navigate the complexities of their health care management roles. Through engaging talks, interactive discussions and activities, and networking opportunities participants will gain valuable strategies and skills to effectively overcome these challenges.

Program Objectives

• Emotional Intelligence: Identify emotional intelligence traits to enhance self-awareness and improve management skills.
• Improve Communication: Explain how ego affects emotional intelligence, practice 5 EQ communication tactics, and create a personal development plan to improve leadership of patient care teams.
• Develop Leadership Skills: Outline strategies to strengthen your leadership by balancing emotional impact with empathy, understanding energy levels, and leading with both head and heart to improve patient outcomes and team dynamics.
• Master Workplace Practices and Compliance: Review and apply employer obligations regarding discrimination, harassment prevention, and legal requirements under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and other key workplace legislation to ensure safe and lawful patient care environments.
• Navigate Challenging Leadership Transitions: Implement strategies to smoothly navigate challenging leadership transitions, for example, from peer to leader, and address common challenges in health care settings and avoid potential pitfalls to ensure continuity and quality in patient care delivery.

Date and Location

Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Day 1: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Day 2: 8:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Embassy Suites
300 Court St.
Charleston, WV 25301

Audience

Current and prospective mid-level managers and directors, nursing and allied health professionals working in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Cost

$475 per person.
Cancellation requests received through October 8, 2024, are subject to a $50 processing fee. After October 8, 2024, no refunds will be given; however, substitutions are encouraged.  Registrants not in attendance will be responsible for the full registration fee.  We reserve the right to cancel this program because of insufficient registration.

Registration

Register Online
Space is limited to the first 50 registrants. Registration will close on Wednesday, October 14.

For questions or more information, please contact Amber Furman, Director of Workforce Development at afurman@wvha.org or (304) 353-9736.

Accredited Continuing Education

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by AXIS Medical Education and West Virginia Hospital Association. AXIS Medical Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation for Nursing

AXIS Medical Education designates this continuing nursing education activity for 12.25 contact hours.

Learners are advised that accredited status does not imply endorsement by the provider or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with an activity.

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