The panelists agree that the C-suite is more aligned post Covid and need to act like systems but they need to improve on efficiency and transformation. They also agree that the pandemic uncovered the need for greater focus on population health and marginalized populations. To ensure diversity is prioritized, concrete actions hospitals and health systems should take include creating diverse candidate pools, fostering an inclusive environment, and providing educational opportunities.
Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion
Organizations have to have a strategic focus in terms of their diversity, equity and inclusion plan. It is important that boards, leadership teams, and all employees reflect the community in which they serve. In order for this to be successful, organizations must create a roadmap for action to address racism, as well as promote upward mobility within the organization. This should lead to improved healthcare outcomes and workforce dynamics within the communities they serve. Leaders should make an effort to engage more with staff and listen to their concerns in order to drive policy and workflow changes.
Driving Innovation through Diversity
“10 years ago, when I first arrived at Mount Sinai, conversations about racism, marginalized groups and other underrepresented people were not part of the vernacular. Now, however, we are making an effort to engage with these people, invite them to come forward and share their perspectives. To build trust among teams, leaders should spend more time together, both online and offsite, and be more honest and open with one another. This creates a predictable and consistent environment, allowing everyone to have each other’s backs and make tough decisions.”
Learnings from C-Suite Leaders
It was a pleasure to hear from Peter, Pam, and Cliff about their experience in C-Suite leadership. They discussed the importance of having a chief fund officer to celebrate successes, as well as having C-suite leaders understand what equity really means and how to address issues such as poverty and marginalized populations. They have all embarked on a journey to make their respective organizations anti-racist and are taking the time to learn and understand more about these topics.
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This panel was live on 04/04/2023 at the event listed here.
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