Course Overview
This comprehensive course offered by IRES is designed to provide a thorough understanding of strategic planning and management within the healthcare industry. It encompasses the principles and practices required to develop, implement, and evaluate effective strategies aimed at enhancing organizational performance and navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Key topics include strategic planning frameworks and processes tailored to healthcare, tools and techniques for competitive analysis and market positioning, strategies for achieving operational excellence and improving efficiency, financial management principles critical for strategic decision-making, techniques for managing organizational change and fostering innovation, and the pivotal role of leadership and governance in executing strategic plans and achieving organizational success.
Duration
10 Days
Target Audience
- Healthcare Executives and Managers
- Healthcare Administrators
- Policy Makers and Consultants
- Healthcare Practitioners
Personal Impact
- Develop advanced skills in strategic planning and decision-making specific to the healthcare sector.
- Gain practical tools and techniques for managing and leading healthcare organizations effectively.
- Increase qualifications for leadership roles and strategic positions within the healthcare industry, leading to potential career advancement.
- Gain insights into the latest trends and practices in healthcare management, contributing to personal and professional development.
Organizational Impact
- Enhance the ability to develop and execute effective strategic plans, leading to improved organizational performance and competitive positioning.
- Implement strategies to optimize operational processes and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness.
- Apply financial principles to better manage resources and make informed strategic decisions.
- Develop capabilities to manage organizational change and foster innovation, ensuring adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- leadership and governance practices, contributing to more effective execution of strategic initiatives and improved organizational outcomes.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Gain the ability to create and implement strategic plans tailored to the healthcare sector.
- Learn to analyze competitive dynamics and position healthcare organizations effectively within the market.
- Acquire strategies to improve operational processes and achieve operational excellence in healthcare settings.
- Understand and apply financial principles essential for strategic decision-making and resource management.
- Develop techniques for effectively managing change and fostering innovation in healthcare organizations.
- Enhance leadership skills and understand the role of governance in driving strategic initiatives.
- Learn to assess the effectiveness of strategic plans and initiatives through performance measurement and evaluation.
- Analyze how healthcare policies impact strategic management and decision-making.
- Develop strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with strategic management in healthcare.
- Learn methods to engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including patients, employees, and regulators.
Course Modules
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Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Management in Healthcare
- Overview of strategic management concepts and their application in the healthcare sector.
- The role of strategic management in improving healthcare organization performance.
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Module 2: Strategic Planning Frameworks and Processes
- Examination of various strategic planning frameworks specific to healthcare.
- Steps in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans.
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Module 3: Competitive Analysis and Market Positioning
- Tools and techniques for assessing competitive dynamics.
- Strategies for positioning healthcare organizations in a competitive market.
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Module 4: Operational Excellence in Healthcare
- Strategies for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Techniques for optimizing healthcare delivery and management processes.
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Module 5: Financial Management for Strategic Decision-Making
- Financial principles and practices relevant to strategic management in healthcare.
- Budgeting, financial analysis, and resource allocation strategies.
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Module 6: Change Management and Innovation
- Techniques for managing organizational change and driving innovation.
- Best practices for implementing and sustaining change in healthcare settings.
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Module 7: Leadership and Governance in Healthcare
- The role of leadership in executing strategic plans and fostering organizational success.
- Governance structures and their impact on strategic management.
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Module 8: Performance Measurement and Evaluation
- Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of strategic plans and initiatives.
- Tools for performance measurement and continuous improvement.
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Module 9: Healthcare Policy and Strategic Management
- Analysis of healthcare policies and their implications for strategic management.
- Strategies for navigating policy changes and influencing policy development.
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Module 10: Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies in healthcare.
- Techniques for engaging and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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