Leadership development

Executive networking and leadership development solutions for association leaders, women in leadership, and young executives.

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Support the development of healthcare leaders

We develop programmes and forums to support the development of healthcare leaders. We offer tailored programmes for individual leadership categories, as well as tools for all hospital executives to use to monitor and improve their leadership competencies.

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IHF Leadership Model

In 2023, the IHF developed a future-focused competency model for hospital leaders and managers. It will support IHF members to strive for outstanding leadership teams and to advance their services for resilient and sustainable healthcare.

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Healthcare leadership activities

Healthcare leadership learning programme

The IHF learning programme is designed to support healthcare executives and leaders to excel in the competencies required for future-focused leadership.

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Young Executive Leaders

In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, selected participants for this annual programme improve their management and leadership skills and learn from experts about the latest innovations in healthcare.

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Executive learning for sustainable healthcare

By equipping hospital executives with the necessary knowledge, tools, and skills, the IHF's Geneva Sustainability Centre supports hospitals to become leaders for sustainability within their communities towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all.

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Healthcare finance for non-financial managers

Developed in collaboration with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) to cover the business of healthcare management for the Eastern Mediterranean region (flexible, online or hybrid delivery options).

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Regulatory excellence in health and social care

Our regulatory excellence course is designed to enhance the skills and competencies of professionals who regulate the quality and performance of health and social care systems worldwide.

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Association Leaders Circle

This exclusive platform provides a unique environment for leaders of hospital and healthcare associations to discuss strategic matters, current challenges and opportunities with peers across the world.

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Want to become a member

Join our global network – sharing commitment to improve the level, quality, and sustainability of healthcare service delivery.

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King Faisal Hospital Rwanda and IHF begin five-year sustainability partnership

The International Hospital Federation (IHF) and King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFHR) have begun a new five-year partnership to strengthen sustainable...

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Recognizing impact: M.P. Shah

Founded in the early 1930s as a community nursing home, M.P. Shah Hospital was established on a vision of delivering...

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What hospitals can learn from Quality Healthcare Hospital’s approach to outreach, digital health, and border resilience

Quality Healthcare Hospital (QHCH) is a 50-bed, NABH-accredited, QCI Digital Silver-certified multi-specialty hospital located at Drugmulla, Kupwara, in Jammu &...

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Meet the innovators – i-to-i Innovation Hub 2026

Hospitals worldwide are reshaping traditional hospital care pathways through innovations using AI and other technological enhancements. At the IHF World Hospital...

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