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Leadership Toolkit

Becoming an effective leader takes time, and a heaping helping of self-awareness. Whether you are a Department Head, a member of your local MSA or Divisions executive, or a physician running your own clinic, this peer-vetted physician leadership toolkit will equip you with practical information to help you to function in your role, and to grow into a compassionate, mindful, and purposeful leader destined to create a legacy. Pick the modules most relevant to your needs or work through the full program.

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Reading Time:  All links are a 1-2 minute read unless otherwise indicated

MEETINGS

AGENDAS

MEETING MINUTES

MAKING DECISIONS

TEMPLATES (downloadable and editable):

VIDEOS, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING:

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UNDERSTANDING RESPONSIBILITIES

STEERING THROUGH CREDENTIALING & PRIVILEGING (C&P)

RECRUITMENT

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THE COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP APPROACH

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We know this section has a ton of substance and appears somewhat overwhelming! Try taking it in “bite sized pieces” and tackling one topic at a time. There is no rush….it’s a journey.

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SELF DISCOVERY

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

TEAM BUILDING

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOAL SETTING

VIDEOS:

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PHYSICIAN ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES 

  • Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Training Opportunities – 3 levels of qualitive improvement training with sessional funding.
  • Facility Engagement Initiative – BC-wide initiative of the Specialist Services Committee supporting meaningful consultation and collaboration among facility-based medical staff and health authorities. Funding is administered through a physician society or alternative structure established at local sites.
  • Shared Care – supports family and specialist physicians to improve the coordination of care from family practice to specialist care.
  • Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) – various funding programs for rural physicians.
  • Divisions of Family Practice – local divisions undertake various initiatives to address specific areas of patient care, administration, and physician support.
  • Practice Support Program – offers services for family physicians to optimize their practice, including enhancing the use of health technology and managing patient panels.
  • NAVIG8 Emerging Medical Leaders Program – comprehensive development program providing practical leadership knowledge, behaviour and operational skills for e
  • Joint Collaborative Committees (JCC) Physician Leadership Scholarship – Up to $10,000 per physician available each fiscal year to cover tuition or registration fees, accommodation, and travel costs.

IH GOVERNANCE & HIERARCHY

BUILDING THINGS & GETTING EQUIPMENT (aka Capital Planning Process)

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MANUALS, PLAYBOOKS:

PROGRAMS & COURSES:

CONFERENCES: