About The Program 

Purpose

  • To strengthen the capacity of faculty to shape the future of Stanford Medicine.
  • To support the achievement of our vision
  • To expland the range of talent and champions who can initiate and sustain effective change projects and processes.

 

This is a time of great change for the bio-sciences, for academic medicine and for healthcare. Investing in leadership is not only a strategic requirement for the school but also a professional imperative in this period of reinvention. 

Outcomes

  • SMLA participants will be key participants in important changes within Stanford Medicine
  • SMLA participants will make strategic contributions to partnerships across and outside of Stanford University 
  • SMLA participants will set the pace for effective and ethical influence in all settings

 

This is a time of great change for bio-sciences, for academic medicine and for healthcare. Investing in leadership is not only a strategic requirement for the school, but also a professional imperative in this period of reinvention. 

Approach

SMLA is a 18 month-commitment. Using an action-learning approach, the requirements include:

1. Change Projects (Strategic Initiatives)

  • Leading a complex initiative that prototypes future ways of working at Stanford Medicine 
  • Strategic Initiatives serve as "leadership laboratories" for new approaches to leadership and change

 

2. Consultation and Coaching

  • Customized learning with an executive coach
  • Regular peer consultation on management concerns

 

3. Monthly Learning Sessions and Retreats

  • Guest faculty on topics such as power, negotiation, performance coaching, financing, etc.
  • Multi-rater leadership assessment (360-degree feedback) and other personal assessments

 

4. Shadowing, Interviews and Networking

  • Leadership interviews
  • Networking with Stanford Medicine, University and community leaders
  • Participation in leadership conferences, meetings and events