The last two LEAD Academy sessions in 2012 are scheduled for Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. LEAD Academy 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 managers and supervisors to better understand and use their strengths, and to overcome the distinct challenges of being a leader.

Each session includes two modules taught in small groups to maximize the interactions and networking opportunities, and to help create a safe environment for practicing newly learned skills. Engage with colleagues and expert instructors in organizational dynamics, Lean thinking and behavioral change.

Nov. 16 (session 5) covers Resolving Interpersonal Conflict, and Organizing your Time, Work and Priorities. Attendees will learn to identify common sources of conflict, options for responding to conflict, and how to have conversations for productive conflict resolution.

The second module, Organizing Your Time, Work and Priorities, will include instruction on overcoming procrastination and indecision, how to prioritize, developing a personal productivity strategy, organizing your workspace, and balancing emotional energy with objectivity.

The Dec. 7 session includes the modules Why and How of Organizational Policies, and Business and Finance for Today’s Health Care Leader covering organizational behavior, developing policies and procedures, organizational performance measures, health care reimbursement, and budget creation.

Each session is $250. For more information, please visit www.hasc.org/education-event/lead-academy-los-angeles.

Contact: Karen Ochoa
(213) 538-0765, kochoa@hasc.org