Virtual Leadership Development for HR Managers
Author Information
Author(s): Sherk Karen E, Nauseda Fiona, Johnson Sarah, Liston Delphine
Primary Institution: Management Sciences for Health
Hypothesis
How can we rapidly build HR leadership and management capacity at all levels of the health system?
Conclusion
The VLDP is an effective programme for developing the management and leadership capacity of HR managers in health.
Supporting Evidence
- Teams are beginning to demonstrate results as they implement their VLDP action plans.
- Teams are applying the concepts they learnt in the programme and using leadership tools.
- Teams are working better in their organizational teams.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special online program helps health managers learn how to lead better and solve problems in their organizations.
Methodology
The VLDP is a Web-based program that trains teams over 13 to 16 weeks, requiring about four hours of individual commitment per week.
Participant Demographics
Participants included HR managers from various health organizations across more than 45 countries.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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