ACHE is committed to advancing diversity in the healthcare industry. We invite you to explore ACHE resources available to support the unique career development needs of women.
Professional Networks
WHEN and HEG conduct educational programs to serve the professional development needs of healthcare executives, as well as sponsor social functions to provide networking opportunities.
According to a new study by the Center for Talent Innovation, a non-profit research organization in New York, being perceived as leadership material is essential to being promoted into leadership positions. Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development, is one example of a professional network to support the development of your executive presence. Find a Toastmasters Club near you.
Recommended Resources
Women are significantly underrepresented in hospital CEO positions, and this gender disparity has changed little over the past few decades. The purpose of this study was to analyze the career trajectories of successful female healthcare executives to determine factors that generated inflections in their careers.
On Sunday, July 20, 2014 the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA held its tenth Thought Leader Forum, in San Diego, California in collaboration with the American Hospital Association (AHA), and TIAA-CREF. ASHHRA Thought Leader Forums provide a means for ASHHRA to gather information, insights and best practices regarding vital health care issues and trends and help its members successfully lead their organizations into the future. This summary is a strategic overview of the discussions, thoughts and insights emanating from this Thought Leader Forum.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Healthcare (Healthcare Executive Magazine)
In 2015, up to 80% of employees in healthcare were women. Does the glass ceiling still exist? In this article, Nancy Schlichting, FACHE, explores this question and strategies leaders can embrace to support gender equality in the executive suite.
Career Resources
Written in a conversational, friendly style, the 50 lessons highlighted in this book broadly cover three major areas: managing yourself, managing your job, and taking charge of your career.
Tyler's Guide takes you from the beginning to the end of the job change process. Topics include, but are not limited to breaking through the glass ceiling.
ACHE created the Leadership Mentoring Network to expand opportunities for learning and development exclusively for ACHE members. Fill out a mentee profile today to indicate your interest in being matched with a successful female healthcare executive.
A self-assessment that measures an individual's approach for managing the boundaries between work and family.
A guidebook published by the Center for Creative Leadership, includes a self-assessment of image-related behaviors, developmental exercises and a goal-setting worksheet to assist in this process.