Abstract
Introduction
Today, many hospitals are part of a multihospital network, which changes the context
in which surgeons are asked to lead. This study explores key leadership competencies
that surgical leaders use to navigate this hospital network expansion.
Methods
In this qualitative study, 30 surgical leaders were interviewed. Interviews were coded
and analyzed via thematic analysis.
Results
We identified three key competencies that leaders felt were important leadership skills
to successfully navigate expanding hospital networks. First, leaders must steer the
departmental vision within the evolving hospital network landscape. Second, leaders
must align the visions of the department and of the hospital network. Third, leaders
must build a network-oriented culture within their department.
Conclusions
As networks expand, leaders are tasked with unifying vision in their department. Leaders
identified a unique opportunity to leverage their growing influence across the hospital
network and invested in the people and culture of their department.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 11, 2022
Accepted:
October 18,
2022
Received in revised form:
September 24,
2022
Received:
July 7,
2022
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