Using LEADS to shift to high performance

Abstract

Health systems across Canada are tasked to measure results of all their strategic initiatives. Included in most strategic plans is leadership development. How to measure leadership effectiveness in relation to organizational objectives is key in determining organizational effectiveness. The following findings offer considerations for a 21^st-century approach to shifting to high-performance systems.

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