FINDING YOUR COMPASS - CCHL-CCLS · Innovative leadership is the ability to both think and influence others to create “new and better” ideas to move towards positive results

C A L L F O R A B S T R A C T S

2020 BC health leaders conference

OCTOBER 28-30, 2020 | VICTORIA, BC

FINDINGYOUR COMPASS Leading through uncertainty

The Canadian College of Health Leaders (College) is pleased to present the BC Health Leaders

Conference (BCHLC). Themed Finding your compass: Leading through uncertainty the

conference will be held in Victoria, British Columbia on October 28 – 30, 2020.

This conference is a large gathering of approximately 350 health system decision-makers

which includes trustees, chief executive officers, directors, managers and department heads.

Participants represent health regions, authorities and networks, hospitals, long-term care

organizations, public health agencies, community care, mental health services and social work.

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2020 BC Health Leaders Conference



Finding your compass: Leading through uncertainty

Innovative leadership is the ability to both think and influence others to create “new and better” ideas to move towards positive results. Innovative leaders inspire their teams to be creative in finding and navigating effective solutions to today’s complex challenges in healthcare, which seem to be increasing by the minute. These challenges can include, but are not limited to, the rising complexity of technology and healthcare’s struggle to keep up, dwindling resources and staffing shortages, new human resources complexities arising from a four-generation workforce, the urgency of ensuring environmental sustainability, and of course, the ongoing fiscal constraints.

In today’s healthcare industry, leaders must navigate through challenging and complex situations on a daily basis. Finding out how to get from “point A” to “point B” is rarely, if ever, a straight line. Often, leaders are required to be flexible with their solution trajectory and must adapt to many unplanned changes as they come. Leaders must respond to these changes and revise previous plans to incorporate new innovations in order to overcome challenges while still achieving their goals.

Educator and creativity expert Sir Ken Robinson said, “The role of a creative leader is not to have all the ideas. It’s to create a culture in which everybody will have ideas.”

Innovative leaders create, cultivate, and sustain environments where everyone feels psychologically safe and trust that they can take risks and make mistakes. Creating an environment where everyone’s voice can be heard, and everyone’s perspective can contribute to the outcome is a great way to reach effective solutions.

Attend the 2020 BC Health Leaders Conference to learn how to better navigate the health system challenges that are being faced across the country. Discover how leadership through innovation, creativity, and flexibility can help you find and trust your leadership compass. Explore practices to help guide yourself and

others through the issues and opportunities of today’s healthcare industry such as:

• Establishing guiding principles (national framework, teams, etc.);• Being flexible in your leadership practices;• Leveraging and inspiring your team; • Making decisions in times of fiscal constraints;• Being effective environmental stewards;• Navigating challenging ethical situations; and• Promoting diversity in the workforce.

The BC Health Leaders Conference is a pivotal opportunity for health leaders to come together to learn, share knowledge, and improve leadership skills to work toward better healthcare for all.

Referenceshttps://medium.com/lightshed/what-is-innovation-leadership-8094f79620ca https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007681318301459 https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/exec-ed/programs/innovative-health-care-leader



OBJECTIVES• Create an environment where health leaders get hands on practical learning to apply in their organizations;• Offer interactive, unique and innovative learning experiences; and• Facilitate the exchange of ideas on issues of common interest and innovative approaches to address health

leadership challenges.

Abstracts should address patient and family-centeredness and leadership lessons learned within one or more of the following LEADS domains:

1. Lead self 4. Develop coalitions 2. Engage others 5. Systems transformation 3. Achieve results 6. LEADS Leadership development

The LEADS in a Caring Environment Capability Framework is a pan-Canadian leadership capabilities framework. For more information on the LEADS Framework, please visit the LEADS Canada web site at https://www.leadscanada.net/site/framework.



General InformationThe Canadian College of Health Leaders invites you to submit abstracts to be considered for presentation at a concurrent session as part of the 2020 BC Health Leaders Conference. There are three concurrent session blocks over the two days and space for five concurrent sessions in each block (total of 15 possible concurrent sessions). Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes in length.

The Conference Planning Committee encourages proposals which express innovative, practical and creative ways for presenting information to delegates. Proposals should be interactive and not simply presentations.

GUIDELINES FOR CORPORATE SUBMISSIONSWe welcome submissions from private sector partners, provided that they address (a) cooperative venture(s) with a

non-profit sector partner and include the latter as a co-presenter.

The abstract should present an unbiased description of a certain method or service, discussing both pros and cons.

Subtle and/or blatant advertisement of any products or services is in direct conflict with the spirit of the conference.

Examples of the former include repeated references to products or trade names and excessive use of corporate

logos and trademarks in graphic illustrations. Photographs of commercial equipment are not permitted unless

they add educational value. The Planning Committee insists that all presenters understand without exception, that

commercialism is inappropriate and will not be tolerated. Presenters are asked to abide by these constraints when

preparing their abstracts, and presentations.



Submission instructionsThe abstract should be prepared in paragraph format keeping in mind the word count of 250 words. The word count excludes the title. You can cut and paste the text from your document to the abstract form. Do not include the author information in the abstract text.Once your abstract is finalized, please proceed to https://www.cchl-ccls.ca/login.html and log into your CCHL account to start completing the online submission form. If you do not have a CCHL account, you can create a profile by proceeding to https://www.cchl-ccls.ca/site/createprofile and completing the form. Once you are logged into your profile, select “Submit New Abstract” on the left-hand side, and you will be directed to the abstract submission forum.

You will require the following information to complete the abstract submission form:

• Primary contact person (As the primary contact, only this person will receive correspondence and is expected to share it with their co-presenters. The submitter should be the primary contact);

• Target audience (i.e. CEOs, Senior leaders, middle management, emerging leaders, industry);

• Presentation level (introductory, intermediate, or advanced). This is reflective of the level of previous knowledge or experience about the topic the learner is expected to have before coming;

• LEADS Framework domain (i.e. Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, Systems Transformation or LEADS Leadership Development);

• List of presenters including a 50 word biography for each presenter (for introductory purposes);

• Presentation format (workshop or panel). Please select only one format.



Conference presentation formatsAbstracts accepted may be presented in one of the following formats: workshop or panel presentations.

WorkshopsWorkshops are topic-specific training opportunities for professionals to enhance their skills, conceptual knowledge, or practical ideas for future implementation in their own practice. A workshop should provide participants the opportunity to take part in a ‘hands on’ activity, share ideas, learn from others, develop something for themselves or solve problems in the context of their own organization. As such, workshops should have clear learning outcomes and must emphasize significant audience participation. Please note that a presentation plus a discussion does not constitute a workshop; didactic and lecture style presentation should be kept to a minimum. The duration of work-shop sessions is 60 minutes. The room will be equipped with a data projector, screen, laptop and moderator timer. A special registration fee of $330 + GST is extended to a maximum of three (3) presenters.

WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONSWorkshop submissions should include the following:

• Background;• Overall objective for the workshop;• Ideas to be explored, skills to be acquired, or

problems to be addressed;• Intended learning outcomes for participants;• Timings that clarify the structure of the

workshop and activities, including opportuni-ties for reflection;

• Originality and innovation;• Steps aimed at engaging the audience and

facilitating interaction;• Relevance to the conference theme; and• Practical application of learning through such

takeaways as tools, templates, checklists, etc.

Workshop submissions must not exceed 250 words.

Panel presentationPanels should include a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of three (3) presentations addressing a common issue or topic from different perspectives followed by an interactive discussion. The panel should be submitted as a single presentation. The duration of panel sessions is 60 minutes. The room will be equipped with a data projector, screen, laptop, and moderator timer. A special registration fee of $330 + GST is extended to a maximum of three (3) panelists.

PANEL SUBMISSIONSPanel abstracts should be prepared in paragraph format and structured as follows:

• Learning objectives and how it fits the theme and selected topic;

• Activities, methods, innovations;• Outcomes, results;• Leadership lessons learned;• System change(s); and• Conclusion.

Panel submissions must not exceed 250 words.

D E A D L I N E Abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. GMT, March 20, 2020.



Selection criteriaThe Planning Committee will place particular weight on workshops and panel discussions whose objective is to encourage participation and discussion. In addition, all abstracts will be peer-reviewed and selected according to how well they meet the submission criteria as well as the following:

• Statement of purpose;

• Learning objectives and outcomes clearly articulated;

• Relevance to the theme;

• Evidence that the practice achieved its objectives;

• Practical applications;

• Patient and family involvement;

• Leadership lessons learned;

• System change(s); and

• Originality and innovation.

Additionally the following apply for:

Workshop Submissions:• Overall learning activities and steps aimed at engaging the audience and

facilitating interaction

Panel Submissions:• Evidence of planning, coherence and integration of presentations• Steps aimed at engaging the audience and facilitating interaction

All criteria will be scored on a scale of 1 to 10. All criteria are weighted equally. Please reference the evaluation criteria rubric for additional information.

The Planning Committee reserves the right to accept abstracts for a different presentation format than indicated in the submission.

The Planning Committee reserves the right to limit the number of abstracts accepted from one organization.

SPEAKER COMPENSATIONThe Canadian College of Health Leaders is pleased to offer concurrent session speakers (up to a maximum of 3

speakers per session) a full conference reduced registration cost of $330.00 (plus GST) including access to all meals.

The College does not provide any honorarium and does not cover any travel or accommodation expenses. Reduced

cost registrations are not transferable.

D E A D L I N E Abstracts must be received by 11:59 p.m. GMT, March 20, 2020.



IMPORTANT DATES

March 20, 2020 Abstract submission deadline

April 27, 2020 Notification of selected abstracts

June 22, 2020 Conference registration opens

August 3, 2020 Conference preview available

September 4, 2020 Early bird deadline

October 28 - 30, 2020 BC Health Leaders Conference

For further informationDevon SaulisCoordinator, Conferences and Events

Canadian College of Health Leaders

Tel: 613-235-7219 or 1-800-363-9056 (ext. 222)

E-mail: [email protected]

RegistrationRegistration fee includes admission to all conference sessions, two continental breakfasts, four (4) refreshment breaks, two (2) luncheons, and the opening reception. Please do not register until you are advised of your abstract submissions. Special registration instructions will be included in your presenter communication.

Conference registration feesPresenter $330 + GST

Early Bird (Member)* $555 + GST

Early Bird (Non-member)* $655 + GST

Early Bird (Student/Retired Member)*/** $330 + GST

Regular (Member) $620 + GST

Regular (Non-member) $720 + GST

Regular (Student/Retired Member)** $365 + GST

* Registrations must be received no later than September 4, 2020 to qualify for the early bird rate

** Proof of full-time student status required upon registration.

Online submissions will be accepted until March 20, 2020, by 11:59 p.m. GMT. All abstract submissions will receive an e-mail confirmation receipt. If a confirmation is not received, please contact Devon Saulis by e-mail at [email protected] or at 1-800-363-9056, ext. 222. Abstract submissions received via e-mail, fax or mail will not be accepted.

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