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Advanced Health Leadership

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Course Overview

Saudi Arabia’s health sector is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. Vision 2030 has placed healthcare reform at the center of the Kingdom’s national agenda — demanding leaders who can navigate large-scale change, build high-performing organizations, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

This intensive four-day executive progra

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Key Takeaways

1
Design and lead major organizational change initiatives using a systematic, evidence-based approach aligned to Vision 2030 health sector
2
Build and sustain high-performing organizational cultures grounded in learning, psychological safety, and continuous improvement transformation goals
3
Apply quality improvement frameworks and patient safety tools to drive measurable improvements in care delivery
4
Develop and implement effective team leadership, coaching, and mentorship strategies within the Saudi health context
5
Navigate organizational risk, emergency preparedness, and governance frameworks effectively. Leave with a personal leadership action plan immediately applicable within their organization

Rotman School of Management – University of Toronto
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A world-class faculty member from the Rotman School of Management will deliver Day 1 of the program, focused on change management in health organizations. The Rotman School is Canada’s leading center for healthcare leadership development, with unique expertise in developing health leadership and management effectiveness through a proven change management framework used by health providers, life science firms, and major corporations worldwide. The Rotman School has delivered its Advanced Health Leadership Program to senior health executives across Canada for over 18 years, consistently developing leaders in the areas of Systems Thinking, Change Management, Emotional and Political Intelligence, and Integrative Thinking™.
The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is consistently ranked among the world’s premier business schools. It is Canada’s leading center for healthcare leadership development, with unique expertise in developing health leadership and management effectiveness. Rotman’s Advanced Health Leadership Program has been running for over 18 years, developing health executives in the areas of change management, systems thinking, emotional and political intelligence, and Integrative Thinking™. Rotman brings unparalleled depth in strategy, leadership, and healthcare management — making it the ideal academic partner for this program.

Course Outline

Day 1
Leading Change in Health Organizations A systematic approach to designing and implementing major change initiatives

→ Understanding why most change initiatives fail — and the conditions required for success in complex health systems 

→ Adopting a systematic approach to change: applying leading change management frameworks to health organizations 

→ Developing strategies and tactics for working effectively with individuals and groups, both inside and outside the organization 

→ Stakeholder mapping and engagement: identifying change agents, coalition builders, and resistors within Saudi health systems 

→ Designing a change implementation roadmap aligned to Vision 2030 health sector transformation priorities

→ Interactive case workshop: planning a major reform or restructuring initiative in a Saudi healthcare context

Day 2
Building & Sustaining High-Performance Organizational Culture Psychological safety, reporting culture, and linking strategy to front-line care in the Saudi health context

→ Defining organizational culture in health: what it is, why it matters, and how it drives patient and safety outcomes 

→ Elements of a high-performance culture: learning, psychological safety, reporting culture, innovation, and accountability 

→ What it takes to build and sustain desired cultural elements in large Saudi hospital networks and MOH organizations 

→ Linking Vision 2030 strategic objectives to frontline work and individual team contributions 

→ Managing organizational change — designing effective change communication and turning resistors into champions 

→ Understanding the human dimensions of change: navigating resistance, uncertainty, and emotion in health organizations

Day 3
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Model for Improvement, QI tools, and accreditationaligned quality frameworks — applied in practice

→ Domains of quality and patient safety: understanding the landscape in Saudi and international health organizations

 → Application of quality improvement tools: process mapping, fishbone analysis, run charts, and PDSA cycles 

→ Understanding, defining, and designing improvements to address quality-related issues and patient safety events 

→ Applying the Model for Improvement within the Saudi accreditation context (CBAHI, GAZT, MOH) 

→ Building a sustainable QI culture: moving from compliance-driven to learning-driven quality systems 

→ Healthcare Site Visit: guided visit to a leading Toronto health institution to observe world-class QI frameworks, patient safety practices, and interprofessional collaboration in action (visit details subject to availability — see Site Visits section)

Day 4
High-Performing Teams, Risk Management & Personal Leadership Action Planning Team leadership, coaching, risk frameworks, and capstone planning for Saudi health leaders

→ Structuring teams to achieve organizational goals: removing barriers and enabling high-value work 

→ Coaching and mentoring rising leaders — developing the next generation of Saudi health executives 

→ Reflecting on personal leadership style, emotional intelligence, and its impact on team performance 

→ Risk Management in health organizations: identifying, escalating, addressing, and reporting organizational risks → Emergency Preparedness and operational resilience: frameworks for health organizations in complex, high-pressure environments 

→ Healthcare Site Visit: guided visit to a leading Toronto health institution to observe operational excellence, risk management, and largescale team-based care (visit details subject to availability — see Site Visits section) 

→ Capstone: personal leadership action plan — each participant leaves with a concrete implementation plan for their Saudi organization

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for current and potential members of senior leadership teams within Saudi health service organizations, government agencies, and health system bodies. It is valuable for both clinical and non-clinical leaders:

→ Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, and Medical Directors

→ Deputy Ministers, Directors-General, and senior MOH officials

→ Directors of Quality, Patient Safety, Risk, and Clinical Governance

→ VPs and senior managers within large hospital networks (NGHA, KFSH&RC, MOH groups)

→ Clinical leaders — physicians, nurses, allied health professionals — moving into executive roles

→ Directors of Strategy, HR, and Operations in health organizations

FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?
Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.
Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?
LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits
What is the deadline for registering to a public course?
The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected].
What does the course fee cover?
The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.
Does LEORON give discounts?
Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

Reviews

  • Review:
    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    We have been working with LEORON for the past two years and will be working with them again this upcoming year. The programs they delivered were fruitful and exciting and our organization has received positive feedback from the participants. What our organization aims to do is to provide at no cost training for all the private sector employees so that they may benefit from our offered programs in Innovation and Professional development. Leoron has helped us achieve this goal. We look forward to continuing this service and wish them the best of luck. Regards,
    Nasser M. Al-Subaie
  • Review:
    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    Since the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.
    Emad Alrajih
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    Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
    Dating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider “LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,
    Turki S. Alsahaan
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    IAMM Internal Audit Maturity Model
    In recognition of their dedication and contribution supporting IKEA Saudi Arabia in arranging training programs during 2017 & 2018, looking forward for more development and exciting effort this year. On behalf of IKEA Saudi Arabia, THANK YOU!
    Dalal Kutbi