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.

Programmes

Young Executive Leaders

In partnership with WittKieffer, 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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Women in Leadership Forum

An international community supporting women leaders in healthcare to achieve their highest potential by offering them practical solutions to overcome issues and challenges that women face in the workplace.

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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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Healthcare management and leadership competencies

In 2023, the IHF developed a future-focused competency model. 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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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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News and insights

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The role of global health organizations in promoting innovation and driving ethics (YEL2023)

  Multilateral organizations and local and national governments have a critical role to play in creating an enabling environment where...

Innovation YEL publications

Big data in the personalized healthcare management era (YEL2023)

In healthcare, big data plays a crucial role in addressing significant healthcare issues, including public health, quality of care, transparency,...

Big Data YEL publications

Carbon footprinting tools for healthcare organizations

A guide to discovering carbon footprint calculation tools designed with application to the healthcare sector and understanding their features.

Geneva Sustainability Centre Sustainability

Working for a safer, more efficient healthcare system

The International Hospital Federation (IHF) and GS1 Healthcare share a commitment, and longstanding collaboration, to help global healthcare systems develop...

IHF Members Outreach and partnerships Patient safety
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