Systems Thinking in Leadership

Systems Thinking in Leadership

Nurses from other organizations are welcome to join!

• Minimum of 8 students to confirm a class. If this is not met, the class will be cancelled and the students will be offered the option to transfer to another class.

DESCRIPTION

This course provides essential knowledge and practical tools for developing effective leadership skills, particularly within a complex systems environment. The curriculum differentiates leadership from management, identifies the core characteristics of effective leaders, and focuses on developing emotional intelligence and motivational strategies.

Participants will explore the principles of systems thinking and learn to implement core leadership strategies such as collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision making. Learning methods include lectures, group discussions, self-reflection on emotional intelligence, and a dynamic game-based simulation (e.g., Friday Night at the ER) to facilitate the application of strategies and tools.

The primary goal is to equip participants to apply a systems-thinking approach to their current or future leadership practice to promote quality patient/family-centered care.

OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the concepts of leadership and management
• Identify characteristics of effective leaders.
• Describe strategies to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Identify key responsibilities of a leader.
• Demonstrate systems?thinking approach.
• Discuss the core strategies of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision making in systems thinking to provide quality patient/family centered care.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

This continuing education (CE) course is offered through Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford by the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPEI). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider Number 9713.

Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry is accredited as provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider Number P0668.

• Number of BRN Contact Hours: PENDING
• Number of ANCC Contact Hours: PENDING

Other Medical Professionals:

• Contact your professional board to determine if they accept continuing education (CE) credits approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Earning CE Credits

• To be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits, participants are required to attend the entire course or event and complete the course evaluation. Partial credit cannot be granted for late arrivals or early departures.

Certificate Issuance and Record Keeping

• CE certificates will be distributed within 30 days of course completion. Participants are responsible for maintaining their personal records of accrued CE documentation. Certificates must be retained for four years following the course date and are valid for a single use toward registered nurse license renewal.

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Clinical/Registered Nurses
• Respiratory Therapists
• LPN/LVN
• CNA
• Medical Assistants
• MD
• PA
• Social Workers
• ALL SMCH Employees (including non-clinical)

REGISTRATION and FEES

• Stanford Children's Employees = $45 (plus admin fees)
• General Admission = $60 (plus admin fees)

For Stanford Children's Health Employees:

• For employment verification, please register using your Stanford work email and employee ID number.
• The Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPE&I) accepts card payments ONLY for course fees and materials. Transfer of Funds are no longer accepted. Employees seeking reimbursement for educational expenses must obtain their manager's approval through Bright Horizon. Employees must submit proof of completion and payment upon completion of a course in order to be reimbursed. Click HERE for Reimbursement Guidelines.

CHANGES ON REGISTRATION

• Log in to EventBrite with the email address you used to register and manage your registration.
• Join Waitlist: Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment to the course but it certainly increases your chances when an opening becomes available. Our waitlist is maintained on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon seat availability, you will be contacted automatically with further instructions on how to register.

CANCELLATION and REFUND

• FULL REFUND for cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to class date.
• PARTIAL REFUND for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to class date.
• NO REFUND for cancellations less than 5 days prior to class date.
• For SCH Employees: NO SHOWS or cancellations on the day of class are considered unexcused absences. Managers will be notified. A medical note may be required in the event of illness or medical emergencies.
• Cancellation by CPEI: Schedules, venues and details are subject to change and cancellation. Registered participants will be provided with as much advance notice as possible if this should occur. If CPEI cancels class, full refund will be given.
• Email CPEILearning@stanfordchildrens.org to request cancellation and refund.

CONTACT US

For registration assistance and inquiries about the classes we offer, email us at CPEILearning@stanfordchildrens.org.