LEAD Academy, a leadership training program, is an intensive six-day, 12-module training experience using innovative tools and experiential learning to empower recently hired, newly appointed or previously untrained health care leaders to better understand and use their strengths. Designed for health care supervisors and managers, LEAD is built on the underlying principle that effective leadership requires productive relationships to support excellence in patient care, sustainable business objectives and a safe patient environment.

LEAD Academy sessions provide a safe environment to practice newly learned skills and align work goals and actions to support the broader vision of the organization. Engaging activities guide participants through the process of understanding differing leadership styles and overcoming the distinct challenges of being a leader.

The first session of LEAD will begin on Feb. 3, 2012. The full-day sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Verdugo Hills Hospital. The cost is $1,500 for HASC members and $2,250 for non-members.

Space is limited to 30 attendees.