Systems Thinking in Leadership

• Minimum of 8 students to confirm a class. If this is not met, the class will be cancelled and the students will be offered the option to transfer to another class.

This workshop provides foundational understanding of leadership through lecture, small group discussion, and personal inventories to identify and define one's own leadership style and practices. A game simulation will introduce/reinforce the learner's understanding of systems theory and the real-life application of systems thinking in the frontline leader role.

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

• Differentiate between leadership and management.
• Identify characteristics of effective leaders.
• Describe strategies to effectively lead and motivate others.
• Identify key leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrate problem-solving techniques using a systems-thinking approach.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Facilitate an optimal patient experience.
• Value communication as a crucial aspect of error prevention and provision of quality patient and family-centered care.

This continuing education (CE) course is offered through Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford by the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPEI). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Provider Number 9713.

Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry is accredited as provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

• Number of BRN Contact Hours: PENDING
• Number of ANCC Contact Hours: PENDING

Other Medical Professionals:

• Contact your professional board to determine if they accept continuing education (CE) credits approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Earning CE Credits

• To be eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credits, participants are required to attend the entire course or event and complete the course evaluation. Partial credit cannot be granted for late arrivals or early departures.

Certificate Issuance and Record Keeping

• CE certificates will be distributed within 30 days of course completion. Participants are responsible for maintaining their personal records of accrued CE documentation. Certificates must be retained for four years following the course date and are valid for a single use toward registered nurse license renewal.

• Stanford Medicine Children's Health Employees: Charge nurses, RNs in Specialty Roles, or any staff leading teams. For employment verification, please register using your stanfordchildrens.org work email and SCH employee ID number = FREE
• For RNs who would like to get continuing education (CE) credits = $45 (plus admin fees)
• General Admission (with CE credits) = $60 (plus admin fees)

Please be advised that the Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry (CPE&I) accepts card payments ONLY for course fees and materials. Transfer of Funds are no longer accepted. Employees seeking reimbursement for educational expenses must obtain their manager's approval through AccessHR. Employees must submit proof of completion and receipts upon completion of a course to be reimbursed. Click for Reimbursement Guidelines.

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• Join Waitlist: Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment to the course but it certainly increases your chances when an opening becomes available. Our waitlist is maintained on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon seat availability, you will be contacted automatically with further instructions on how to register.

• FULL REFUND for cancellations at least 2 weeks prior to course date.
• PARTIAL REFUND for cancellations less than 2 weeks prior to course date. A $35 cancellation fee will be deducted from the total amount you have paid.
• NO REFUND for cancellations less than 5 days prior to course date.
• For SCH Employees: NO SHOWS or cancellations on the day of class are considered unexcused absences. Managers will be notified. A medical note may be required in the event of illness or medical emergencies.
• Cancellation by CPEI: Schedules, venues and details are subject to change and cancellation. Registered participants will be provided with as much advance notice as possible if this should occur. If CPEI cancels class, full refund will be given.
• Email [email protected] to request cancellation and refund.

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