In face-to-face discussion with colleagues and international experts, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Recognize what strength-based leadership actually entails and why it is important
• Practise the techniques of strength-based leadership
• Identify the challenges facing physician leaders in the health care system and acquire practical tools to deal with them
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to physician leadership

Why you should attend!

• Gain current information on system and institutional management
• Network and learn from peers
• Acquire practical tools to help you grow and succeed
• Get a feel for current and future trends

Keynote addresses

David Zinger, MEd, David Zinger Associates, is a sought-after author, educator, coach and consultant focused intently on employee engagement. He believes in the power of strengths to foster fuller engagement. MORE | See also David Zinger's reflections on strength-based leadership

Diana Whitney, PhD, is an inspirational speaker, provocative educator and pioneering thought leader in the growing field of appreciative inquiry and positive change. Through her work, her teaching and her writing, she has positively influenced the lives of millions of people around the world. MORE

Dr. Greg Powell is the founder and CEO of STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society), and Linda Powell is vice-president, governance, external affairs and communications. STARS is a volunteer-supported, non-profit charitable organization providing aeromedical transport for the critically ill and injured, with the supporting pillars of specialized pre-hospital medical education, research and advanced emergency communications. MORE

Barbara Kellerman, PhD, is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Her many publications include Followership: How Followers are Creating Change and Changing Leaders. MORE

Michael Gardam, MSc, MD, CM, MSc, FRCPC, is fiercely committed to patient safety. As director of Infection Prevention and Control at the University Health Network, Michael is devoted to discovering and uncovering new ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in health care settings and the community. MORE

Workshop presentations

Two full days of interactive workshops on topics including strength-based analysis, physician engagement, appreciative inquiry, time management, media training, working in teams and talent management.

NOTE: All conference sessions are in English only.