This course is an introduction to the importance of leadership at all levels of the organization, starting with knowing one’s self. Getting to know one’s values and motivations, and learning to appreciate and know others’ values and motivations to manage relationships are also important in the broader discussion about leadership. An appreciation of leadership creates an understanding of how to implement and manage change for improved health outcomes and performance.
In SPHA 580B (Year 2) Selected Topics – Foundations in Leadership, students will gain an understanding of how to implement and manage change for improved health outcomes and performance. The course will cover all aspects of leadership development, including the ability to communicate and give engaging presentations, approaches to gathering and analysing information in a systemic way to inform decision-making, and techniques involved in building one’s professional identity and network with impact and influence.
Instructor Profiles
Jenn Duff
Jenn Duff, RN, BSN, MHA, CHE, MBA
Chief Operating Officer, BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS)
Provincial Health Services Authority
Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in progressively senior health care leadership roles spanning clinical, operational, regional and provincial/ministerial levels. These include roles in mental health and/or substance use at Providence Health Care, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and the Ministry of Health.
Adam Easterbrook
Adam Easterbrook, MA, PhD
Qualitative Research Methodologist
Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHEOS)
Dr. Easterbrook conducts qualitative research that embeds him within health systems, with the aim of identifying approaches to improve practice and policy. His research includes exploring how complex health systems differentially influence those who work in, or access, them.