Healthcare Leadership

Why take this program?

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Recognize and develop their personal leadership identity.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy across diverse settings.
• Resolve conflicts constructively to strengthen workplace culture.
• Champion diversity and inclusivity in their organizations.
• Apply structured methods for problem-solving and change leadership.
• Build and sustain high-performing, collaborative teams.

Audience: Professionals from all industries, including business, healthcare, tech, education, and nonprofit.

Training Schedule:

The Lead. Always. Leadership Program begins with a two-day, in-person workshop at Oregon State University’s College of Business (Austin Hall, Room 126) on January 21-22, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Participants then continue online through OSU’s Canvas learning platform with six instructor-led modules running from January 26, 2026, through July 12, 2026.

• Module 1: January 26- February 15, 2026
• Module 2: February 23 - March 15, 2026
• Module 3: March 23 - April 12, 2026
• Module 4: April 20 - May 17, 2026
• Module 5: May 25 - June 14, 2026
• Module 6: June 22 - July 12, 2026

Live Webinars:
In addition to the in-person and online learning modules, participants will join monthly, live Zoom workshops led by Oregon State University faculty. Each 60-minute session is designed to deepen understanding of the current module’s theme and provide opportunities for interactive discussion with instructors and peers.

Webinar Schedule:

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence – February 11, 2026 | 12 PM
• Enhancing Interpersonal Communication – March 11, 2026 | 12 PM
• Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue – April 8, 2026 | 12 PM
• Promoting Inclusivity & Diversity – May 13, 2026 | 12 PM
• Problem-Solving & Leading Change Skills – June 10, 2026 | 12 PM
• Facilitating Team Development & Collaboration – July 8, 2026 | 12 PM

Program Outline

In-Person Kickoff (2 Days)

• Exploring Leadership Identity, Strengths, and Core Values
• Use strategic mapping to understand your organization and audience.
• Create an Individual Development Plan (IDP).
• Evaluate workplace culture and team dynamics.
• Employ scorecards to measure performance and strategic objectives.
• Apply frameworks to identify leadership strengths and development areas.

Module 1 – Understanding Emotional Intelligence (3 Weeks)

• Define emotional intelligence (EQ) and its role in leadership.
• Identify personal EQ strengths and areas for improvement.
• Develop an EQ action plan with SMART goals.

Module 2 – Enhancing Interpersonal Communication (3 Weeks)

• Recognize key elements of interpersonal communication.
• Adapt communication styles to various audiences and contexts.
• Apply strategies for effective dialogue in professional environments.

Module 3 – Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue (3 Weeks)

• Identify types of conflict (interpersonal, organizational, cultural).
• Apply negotiation, mediation, and collaboration strategies.
• Practice active listening and non-verbal communication in conflict resolution.

Module 4 – Promoting Inclusivity & Diversity (3 Weeks)

• Explore key terms and concepts: diversity, equity, inclusion, bias.
• Practice cultural responsiveness and inclusive communication.
• Translate inclusion into action and examine impacts of bias in organizations.

Module 5 – Problem-Solving & Leading Change Skills (3 Weeks)

• Apply tools like SWOT and root cause analysis to real challenges.
• Lead change initiatives by setting clear goals and engaging stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation and resilience through critical thinking.

Module 6 – Facilitating Team Development and Collaboration (3 Weeks)

• Identify stages of team development and their relevance to success.
• Evaluate effective team characteristics and leadership’s impact on dynamics.
• Apply strategies to overcome barriers such as breakdowns and lack of trust.