The DOC/ADOC Leadership Program

Seizing the Opportunity to Make a Difference

This 6-day certificate program addresses the key leadership concerns faced by every senior nurse leader within the LTC setting, or for those who aspire to and are being groomed for such a position. The program covers the full range of competencies required of the DOC/ADOC, including advanced leadership, management and human resource functions and responsibilities.

This is an intensive, comprehensive training program. Participants complete pre-work before attending the program, develop and commit to a self-directed leadership action plan during the course of the program, and post program submit an evaluation of the effectiveness of their action plan. The leadership action plan is practical and relates directly to identified workplace and personal learning goals.

The program is developmental in nature, with participants building skills and knowledge on a progressive, integrated basis from one day to the next. Various combinations of individual, team and large group processes are incorporated into the program to reinforce and embed learning. Utilizing a full range of adult learning principles, participants are expected to be fully engaged in an accepting but challenging learning environment. Participants, and their manager, complete pre and post online assessments to evaluate and measure knowledge gain and leadership behaviour change.

The program includes many opportunities for group sharing and discussions, recognizing the richness of relevant knowledge and experience that participants bring to the program. Collaborative-based Peer Learning Partnerships are created to encourage information exchange and problem-solving, support and reflection, both within and external to the program. Self reflection and peer-to-peer and facilitator feedback also encourage growth and enhance learning.

The program utilizes a select group of professional presenters and facilitators, with varied expertise essential to success of the senior nurse manager in long term care. Special interest group sessions are held on three evenings, offering a more informal learning environment and personal participant mentoring.

Program Topics Include:
  • Financial Management – establishing and manage a budget; organizing resources to maximize efficiency
  • Labour Management – unions and the discipline process
  • Expectations and Standards -  dealing with compliance; leading quality improvement
  • Human Resource Management – performance feedback and appraisal; assessing your people and your organization; recruitment and retention
  • Personal and Professional Leadership – styles; motivation and empowerment; building trusting relationships; holding people accountable; collaborative problem-solving; coaching and mentoring
  • Building Your Team – progressing through stages of team development; senior management and  departmental,
  • Administrative – policy development and successful implementation; running effective meetings
  • Fostering Conflict Resolution – a win-win approach to settling differences
  • Client Services – managing internal and external customers
  • Learning to be Well – finding balance and de-stressing
  • Creating a personal vision and inspiring others;  importance of mission, vision and values
  • Communication - within the nursing department and with others

 

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