What does it take to transition from being a leader of others to being a leader of leaders? That's the question any early careerist looking to take the next step will have to understand and answer. In many organizations and fields, that career progression begins by moving from the manager level to the director level. Too often, the unspoken realities of leading at this next level go unrecognized by those aiming to get there.

Led by two early careerists who have successfully transitioned to director positions, this course will help attendees navigate the realities of what it takes to be a leader of leaders. Using insights from the study of leadership, case studies and personal examples, the instructors will lead attendees through an interactive session that focuses on short-term and long-term objectives: successfully moving from manager to director and effectively leading from your new position.

Expectations grow when we are tasked with leading others who are in leadership positions of their own. That said, it’s important to understand that what makes someone successful in one position might not translate to the next position. This course will empower attendees to rise to the occasion and meet the new demands of executive leadership.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize the key differences between manager and director leadership positions and design a career development plan that prepares one to make the transition.
• Identify and apply practices and strategies to adapt to the director level while supporting long-term growth and effectiveness.

Speakers:

Christian J. Balcer, MHSA
Healthcare Leader, Educator

Daniel G. Gessel, MHSA
Director, Structural Heart and Cardiothoracic Surgery
MultiCare Health System

This session was originally presented at the 2022 Congress on Healthcare Leadership.

Continuing Education Credit

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

This recording is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit.

ACHE Education credits will be automatically updated in your My ACHE account upon completion of the recording.

Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 

Continuing Social Work Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.

Continuing Education for Dietitians

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing education credit for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. RDs and DTRs should enter activities offered by jointly accredited providers as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs. CPEUs awarded must be commensurate with participation in the activity.

Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.