Building Your Case for Change-Building Your Case for Change

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In this installment of the "Leadership Coffee Talk" series focusing on "Building Your Case for Change," Zain Kana Desai, a seasoned nursing professional, introduces Angie Black, a vice president of operations with extensive experience in leadership. The webinar explores the essentials of effectively managing organizational change, particularly in emergency departments. Key takeaways include aligning proposals with organizational missions and values, using data and metrics to support change initiatives, clearly communicating with executive audiences, and understanding executive priorities such as safety, strategic alignment, and return on investment. Angie suggests using concise executive summaries, leveraging evidence-based practices, and anticipating potential objections through thorough analysis and planning. Furthermore, fostering partnerships and performing stakeholder analyses are emphasized as strategies to strengthen proposals and drive successful change. Listeners are advised to engage in preparatory activities like rehearsals and creating visual aids to effectively present their case. The session concludes with encouragement for department leaders to step into the role of a CEO of their own areas, making informed, strategic decisions aligned with broader organizational goals.

Keywords

organizational change

emergency departments

executive communication

stakeholder analysis

evidence-based practices

strategic alignment

leadership development