System Leadership Primer for Governors and Boards of Health and Social Care
The Top Leaders Across Health and Social Care Primer for Governors is a half-day or one-day program designed to support health and social care board governors in enabling system-wide change. This program provides foundational knowledge and strategic insights into integrated care, population health, and governance transformation, helping governors shape policies and align organizational strategies for greater impact.
Governors play a critical role in steering system transformation by setting priorities, fostering collaboration, and ensuring alignment across multiple organizations. Their fiduciary responsibilities include setting the strategy for their organizations and defining the performance expectations of their CEO or Executive Director. As such, it is critical for Boards to be highly engaged so they can enact their fiduciary responsibilities and shepherd a vastly improved health and well-being system. This primer equips them with a common language, key system insights, and governance strategies to support sustainable change.
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STRUCTURE
The primer is designed as a flexible half-day or full-day session, tailored to the needs of board governors. It includes:
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Understanding Integrated Care and Population Health from a Governance Perspective
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The role of governors in enabling system-wide transformation
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Key governance principles to advance integrated care and collective impact
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Case studies of board-led system change
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Unlearning and Reframing Governance Approaches
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Identifying barriers within current governance structures and mindsets
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Exploring adaptive governance models that drive system alignment
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Shifting from oversight to strategic stewardship in health and social care
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Aligning Priorities and Driving Collective Impact
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How boards can set shared priorities that align with broader system goals
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Strengthening cross-sector collaboration to improve health and social outcomes
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Engaging community, patients, and caregivers in decision-making
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Committing to Action and System Change
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Defining governance-led action steps for system transformation
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Building ongoing board collaboration networks for continuous learning
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Preparing for deeper engagement in the Top Leaders Across Health and Social Care Summit or broader system leadership programs
Each session includes board-level discussions, strategy exercises, and facilitated reflection to ensure that governors leave with clear governance actions to advance integrated care and population health.
WHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT?
The Top Leaders Across Health and Social Care Primer for Governors provides a critical first step for board members who:
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Need to understand their role in enabling system-wide change
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Want to align governance strategies before engaging in broader system collaboration
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Require a structured approach to identifying governance barriers and opportunities
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Seek a clear pathway to participating in the full Summit or System Leadership Programs
By grounding board members in a shared governance framework, this primer ensures that they are prepared to lead, collaborate, and take meaningful action in reshaping the future of health and social care.
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The Top Leaders Across Health and Social Care Primer for Governors is an essential introduction for board members committed to enhancing governance, fostering system alignment, and driving real change in the health and social care system. Whether used as a standalone governance development experience or a stepping stone to the full Summit or Leadership Program, this primer provides a practical, action-oriented approach to rethinking governance, breaking down silos, and preparing for sustainable system transformation.