The Provider Leadership Development Institute “PLDI” at Hartford HealthCare is a nine-month program that provides advanced leadership skills and education to select providers practicing in the HHC System. Designed for providers who have the desire to explore leadership as a career path or those who are already in a leadership position, but would like to further develop their skills and relationships.
“I am so grateful for the experience and I can’t say enough about the changes I have made in my daily role because of the PLDI. It has truly helped me to garner the power of leadership and it guided me in how to apply the learning in a way that promotes progressive and sustainable growth.”
~ Keith Grant, APRN, VP Operations, Hartford Region
Mission: To create a leadership development experience for providers that drives accountability and transforms patient and customer care across the entire system.
Vision: To foster a culture in which providers see themselves as partners and leaders throughout Hartford HealthCare.
The PLDI curriculum was created based on evidence-based and best-practice research to support six (6) core provider leadership competencies:
- Management Skills (operations, legal, finance)
- Strategic Planning (strategy cycle and assessment)
- Knowledge of Healthcare (reimbursement, legislation, safety & quality assessment)
- Problem Solving (project management, Lean)
- Emotional Intelligence (DiSC assessment, feedback, H3W leadership behaviors, coaching/mentoring)
- Wellness (resilience, agility)
Particular emphasis is placed on creating sessions that build off of one another to provide an all-encompassing framework of the HHC system. We are interested in selecting a diverse group of individuals from group practice, hospitals, and other HHC organizations to build relationships and learn from each other.
The Requirements:
- Employed/affiliated at HHC or HHCMG for at least 1 year at or before cohort commencement.
- Degreed MD, DO, APRN, CRNA, PA, PhD, PsyD, DPT, PharmD.
- Successful in clinical practice for at least 3 years.
- Leadership in support of participant.
The Commitment:
PLDI runs the first Wednesday of each month, beginning October through June, from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. (national & religious holidays are taken into consideration when scheduling)
This program is supported by Hartford HealthCare and offered at no charge to participants. Successful applicants must be willing to commit to attending all monthly in-person sessions and fully participate in development opportunities. This is an investment we are making to develop leaders for Hartford HealthCare. We want to ensure that those selected will take full advantage of this program.
The Process
- HHC Vice Presidents of Medical Affairs (VPMAs) receive an email communication in March, which includes the application, to then cascade down and across their regions.
- PLDI applications are accepted only in April each year.
- Applicants will receive an email communication of acceptance or deferment in June.
Note: We consider each application carefully and attempt to balance the selected applicants with respect to the HHC organization, specialty, and experience. If there are any questions about the selection process or career development, please reach out to your leader and/or VPMA.
For more information regarding the PLDI program and application process, please contact PLDI@hhchealth.org
Watch this three minute video to see PLDI in action.