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On-the-Job Development

Preparing for an Executive-Level Role

Associates acquire the majority of their knowledge about healthcare leadership from experiential learning on the floor of their assigned hospitals. Under the guidance of a mentor, each Associate may gain exposure to hospital operations, manage clinical and non-clinical departments, collaborate with key staff, participate in developing business strategies and initiatives, and more.

Each Associate’s individual responsibilities will be determined by the mentor, facility needs and the Associate’s prior experience. All tasks and responsibilities focus on skills that will be required of Associates as the prepare for an executive-level position within HCA. These include the following Business Drivers and Leadership Competencies:

  • Executive Leadership Competencies & Business Drivers

    • Interpersonal Skills

      • Compelling Communication
      • Developing Strategic Relationships
      • Valuing Diversity
      • Customer Orientation
      • Learning Orientation
    • Leadership Skills

      • Leading Change
      • Leading Teams
      • Coaching and Developing Others
      • Empowerment and Delegation
      • Driving for Results
      • Selling the Vision
    • Business Management

      • Driving Execution
      • Business Acumen
      • Operational Decision Making
      • Strategic Influence
    • Business Drivers

      • Drive Efficiency
      • Enhance Product/Service Quality
      • Engage Employees
      • Build Strategic Partnerships and Relationships
      • Cultivate a Customer-Focused Culture
      • Drive Product Innovation (CNO)

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“As a mentor, I have enjoyed providing a learning environment that ensures my COO development candidate will make valuable contributions to healthcare.”

Todd Caliva, CEOWest Houston Medical CenterHouston Texas

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