An Introduction to the Clinical Changemakers Podcast
An Introduction to the Clinical Changemakers Podcast
Bridging the Gap Between Medical Expertise and Leadership Skills to Drive Systemic Change in Healthcare. The Problem, Part of the Solution, and What to do Next.
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What is the Problem?
Clinicians dedicate their lives to mastering the art and science of medicine, driven by a passion for helping others and making a difference in their patients' lives.
However, despite their expertise and unwavering commitment, many clinicians feel powerless when it comes to addressing the systemic issues that plague the healthcare system they work within.
The root of this problem lies in the fact that our education, training, and professional culture have primarily focused on developing clinicians as autonomous, technical experts. While this approach has undoubtedly produced highly skilled medical professionals, it has inadvertently neglected the crucial development of leadership, management, and innovation skills. This blind spot has created a glass ceiling that hinders clinicians' ability to influence and drive the positive changes desperately needed in healthcare.
Moreover, when clinicians find themselves in roles of influence, they often lack the necessary training, education, mentorship, coaching, or support to thrive. This lack of preparation can lead to poor performance, which in turn negatively impacts the healthcare system as a whole, creating a vicious cycle that perpetuates the status quo.
What is Part of the Solution?
The Clinical Changemakers podcast aims to bridge this gap by exploring the hidden potential within clinicians and empowering them to become the leaders and innovators the healthcare system needs. Through thought-provoking conversations with renowned experts from various fields, including leadership, innovation, and digital healthcare, this podcast will provide clinicians with the insights, tools, and inspiration they need to break through the glass ceiling and drive meaningful change.
Each episode will delve into a wide range of topics, offering listeners the opportunity to learn from some of the most brilliant minds in healthcare and beyond. From Harvard Business School's Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Amy C. Edmondson, to the President & CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Dr Kedar Mate, and the former Director General of Health in New Zealand, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, the Clinical Changemakers podcast brings together an incredible lineup of guests who are at the forefront of transforming healthcare.
“You can be successful as an innovator, even as a physician or any other background you have, as long as you follow the process and really focus on the needs. That's the key.”
- Dr Josh Makower, Director and Co-Founder of the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign.
By tuning in to the Clinical Changemakers podcast, healthcare professionals will discover new ways to harness their potential and collaborate with others to co-create a better, more equitable, and more sustainable healthcare system. The podcast aims to spark a global conversation about healthcare, inviting listeners to share their thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comment section below each episode on Substack.
Questions I Hope to Answer
How can clinicians develop the leadership, management, and innovation skills needed to drive positive change in healthcare?
What strategies can clinicians employ to overcome the limitations of current medical education and training?
How can clinicians transition effectively into leadership roles and thrive in these positions?
What lessons can be learned from experts in various fields to help clinicians become more effective changemakers?
How can clinicians collaborate and co-create solutions to address the systemic issues in healthcare and build a better future for the industry?
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Join me on this transformative journey as we explore the untapped potential of clinicians and work together to build a brighter future for healthcare.
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Jono