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.

In addition to the two-day program, there will be quarterly 1-hour virtual meetings throughout the year for continued support, development, and networking. These meetings will provide participants with ongoing opportunities to stay connected, share experiences, and receive guidance as they continue to develop their leadership skills in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

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.
• Empower Personal Wellbeing:  Set boundaries with the empowered “no” and practice mindful listening to reduce stress, enhance wellbeing, and foster healthier relationships, while building resilience and a balanced mindset that supports both leadership growth and personal wellbeing.

Date and Location

Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Day 1: 8:30 – 4:30 p.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Day 2: 8:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place
Two Waterfront Pl.
Morgantown, WV 26501

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 April 9, 2025, are subject to a $50 processing fee. After April 9, 2025, 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 35 registrants. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 16.

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

Program Nursing CEs are being submitted for approval.