UMHS Definition of Leadership Leadership at UMHS is the ability to achieve exceptional results by transforming the organization and developing people to create the future.

Guiding Principles Leaders set and communicate clear, institutionally-aligned and challenging direction. Leaders recruit, develop, mentor and engage teams of collaborative, talented people. Leaders include and respect all individuals and groups. Leaders encourage intelligent risk taking Leaders engage in thoughtful experiments to foster innovative and creative initiatives. Leaders go see to gain first-hand knowledge of their organization’s processes and problems. Leaders ask ‘why’ to learn more about causes of problems before acting. Leaders understand that the health and safety of our patients, faculty, staff and students are at the heart of our work. Leaders demonstrate the highest level of integrity and ethics in all they do and say. Leaders understand market and industry trends, championing business initiatives and relationships to gain a competitive advantage.

MISSION Creates Value for Those we Serve Visions and Innovates Leads Change PEOPLE Fosters & Builds Teamwork Collaborates & Builds Relationships Coaches & Develops Others EXECUTION Achieves Results Solves Problems Aligns Culture Creating the Future of Health Care Through Discovery VALUES SELF Adapts Acts With Courage & Confidence Communicates

UMHS Leadership Development Talent Building Succession Planning Faculty/Staff Development Performance Management Planning Leadership Philosophy & Strategic Goal Alignment Leadership Competencies Compensation and Rewards

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