Course Information

Introduction

Hospitals face pressure to modernize while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance.
Digital transformation is no longer an IT issue.
It is a leadership responsibility.

This executive program is designed for senior decision-makers.
It focuses on strategy, governance, operations, and leadership.
No technical depth.
No software training.

Participants learn how to lead digital transformation at board level.
They learn how to make informed decisions.
They learn how to avoid costly mistakes.

Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand digital transformation in a hospital context
- Set a clear digital vision aligned with hospital strategy
- Govern digital initiatives at executive and board level
- Control digital risk, data privacy, and compliance
- Improve hospital operations through digital tools
- Lead cultural and organizational change
- Make confident investment and vendor decisions
- Build a realistic digital roadmap for their hospital

- - End of Program Deliverables - -
Executive digital transformation roadmap
Governance and risk control framework
Leadership action plan
Clear decision criteria for future digital investments

Who Should Attend?

his program is designed for:
- Hospital CEOs and Managing Directors
- Board members and trustees
- Chief Medical Officers
- Chief Operations Officers
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Information Officers (strategic role)
- Senior hospital administrators
- Health system executives and decision-makers
- Not suitable for technical staff or junior managers.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Week 2

*Governance, Risk & Operational Control*

Day 6
• Digital governance models for hospitals
• Board-level oversight and accountability
• Executive ownership of digital initiatives

Day 7
• Data privacy and patient confidentiality
• Cybersecurity from an executive perspective
• Regulatory and compliance responsibilities

Day 8
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Crisis management and digital incidents
• Ethics and trust in digital healthcare

Day 9
• Overview of hospital digital systems (HIS, EHR, ERP)
• Digital workflows and process automation
• Executive boundaries vs IT responsibilities

Day 10
• Using data for executive decision-making
• Dashboards, KPIs, and performance monitoring
• Operational efficiency and cost control

Week 3

*Leadership, Change & Innovation*

Day 11
• Leadership role in digital change
• Executive influence in clinical environments
• Managing resistance from clinicians and staff

Day 12
• Change management in healthcare environments
• Stakeholder engagement
• Maintaining continuity of care

Day 13
• Building a digital culture at senior level
• Talent, skills, and mindset shifts
• Executive accountability

Day 14
• Artificial intelligence in healthcare
• Opportunities vs limits
• Innovation governance in hospitals

Day 15
• Executive communication during transformation
• Real hospital case studies
• Successes, failures, lessons learned
• Final executive digital roadmap review