Lead your healthcare teams with impact. Learn to combine the skills, competencies, and frameworks of strategic leadership with emotional intelligence.
6–8 hours per week,
self-paced learning online
6 weeks,
excluding orientation
Weekly modules,
flexible learning
This Rotman program is eligible for financial support
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding initiative is designed to help learners access sought-after skills and development opportunities through government-funded loans and grants. Financial assistance is available to Canadian citizens and applies to this Rotman Executive program. To find out if you qualify, visit the financial assistance homepage.
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In-depth insight into emotional intelligence and self-awareness to better lead oneself before leading others.
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The knowledge, skills, and competencies to become a change-ready and strategic leader in the healthcare industry.
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Strategies to lead and sustain highly motivated and skilled teams in a stressful and dynamic healthcare environment.
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A development action plan for impactful and influential leadership that can be used throughout your career or as the healthcare landscape changes.
Over the duration of this online program, you’ll work through the following modules:
Module 1 A framework for healthcare leadership
Explore the behaviours of outstanding leaders, and the importance of building trust and collaboration when working with others.
Module 3 Strategic leadership
Explore how to create an inspiring vision as a strategic leader.
Module 4 Leading and managing change in healthcare
Explore the principles and tools needed to facilitate change in healthcare.
Module 5 Developing and leading high-performing teams
Learn about the key components and tools for developing and leading a high-performing team, and the importance of team dynamics in relation to culture and psychological safety.
Module 6 Leading in healthcare: Tools for impact and influence
Learn how power and dialogue are tools for impact and influence, as well as the importance of a leadership development action plan.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during program development.
Tina Smith
Director of the MHSc Program in Health Administration and Associate Professor (Teaching Stream) in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME)
Professor Smith is director of the MHSc program in health administration and an associate professor (teaching stream) in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto. Tina teaches graduate courses on leadership across the Institute. Her research interests focus on innovations in leadership education and learning. She is currently chair of North & East GTA Stroke Network (NEGTASN), serves on numerous boards and professional committees, and consults on leadership and change in health services organizations.
Christine Shea
Director of MSc Quality Improvement and Patient Safety and Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream) in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME)
Professor Shea is the director of the MSc quality improvement and patient safety concentration in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto. Her research and teaching focus on leadership, change, quality improvement, and patient safety across IHPME’s programs. Christine brings over 20 years of experience working around the world as a consultant in high-reliability organizations, including healthcare, aviation, rail, and the nuclear industry.
This Rotman online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from an international selection of universities and institutions, entirely online and in your own time.
Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.