Director, Mary K Center for Global Nursing Development Building Capacity for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership in Low Resourced Countries GMHC 2018 Presented by: Lisa D. Cole, MA, RN Director, Mary K Center for Global Nursing Development

If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging . If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. --Romans 12:8 Te a e

Learning Objectives Discuss need for leadership education and empowerment for nurses in low-resourced countries Describe steps taken to develop framework for nursing and midwifery leadership conferences in Haiti, Malawi and Kenya Share 10 truths about leadership

Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) MBF is a Christian, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives by working alongside the indigenous church in less resourced countries to build sustainable medical ministries and share the Gospel.

Why the Mary K Center MBF believes one of the strategies with greatest potential for strengthening health systems and improving the health of those living in the most vulnerable countries, is to focus on building a well-trained and empowered nursing workforce.

Mission of the Mary K Center To work collaboratively to: improve nursing education advance nursing practice empower nurses in low-resourced countries to serve as leaders in improving the quality of and access to health care in their countries

Why Nursing Leadership Nurses and midwives represent majority of global healthcare workforce Global shortfall of 9 million nurses & midwives by 2030 Nurses and midwives are closest to the community and play critical role in promoting health, preventing disease as well as providing care and treatment

Nursing Now (www.nursingnow.org) 3 year campaign launched Feb 2018 by WHO and ICN Nurses too often undervalued and their contributions underestimated Increased complexity and burden of healthcare needs of 21st century Improve health and access to healthcare globally by raising profile and status of nurses worldwide; include in policy and decision making

Introduce practices of exemplary leaders Goals Create sustainable, locally led model for conference series in partner countries Bring together variety of experience in clinical leadership, nursing education, government and the Church Explore current leadership theory Introduce practices of exemplary leaders Foster collaboration to grow future leaders

Haiti Conference 12-1-17

Malawi Conference 3-16-18

Malawi Conference 3-16-18

Kenya Conference Planning began July 2018

2019 Kenya Conference June 13-14, 2019 2nd Conference in Africa “ Building Capacity for Nursing and Midwifery Leadership in Africa” Theme: Leading Change, Achieving Universal Health Coverage, Advancing Health

What We’ve Learned Importance of local planning and engagement Importance of diverse representation on planning committee and having “doers” Power of the message engaging government sends Beauty and excitement of being with leaders with different leadership journeys!

10 TRUTHS ABOUT LEADERSHIP 30 years of research Truths that are global and cross- generational

TRUTH 1: YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE Before you lead, believe you can have a positive impact on others Ask not “will I make a difference” but “what difference can I make

CREDIBILITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF LEADERSHIP TRUTH 2: CREDIBILITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF LEADERSHIP If people don’t believe in you, they won’t follow you. Do what you say you are going to do

VALUES DRIVE COMMITMENT TRUTH #3: VALUES DRIVE COMMITMENT You need to know what you believe in to see if there is fit between what you value and what the organization or cause values. Others will commit to you if your values align

TRUTH #4: FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE SETS LEADERS APART You have to be forward-looking; spend more time in the future -Frontline managers look 3 months out -Middle managers look 3-5 years out -High level executives look 10 or more years out

TRUTH #5 YOU CAN’T DO IT ALONE Leadership is a team sport Unite people around a shared vision Bring out the best in others

TRUTH #6: TRUST RULES To build trust: -Act predictably and consistently -Communicate clearly -Treat promises seriously -Be forthright and candid

CHALLENGE IS THE CRUCIBLE FOR GREATNESS TRUTH #7: CHALLENGE IS THE CRUCIBLE FOR GREATNESS Great achievements don’t happen when things stay the same Change involves some level of challenge and challenge shows your level of commitment, your grit and your values

YOU EITHER LEAD BY EXAMPLE OR YOU DON’T LEAD AT ALL TRUTH #8: YOU EITHER LEAD BY EXAMPLE OR YOU DON’T LEAD AT ALL You have to go first as a leader for others to follow Don’t be afraid to admit mistakes

THE BEST LEADERS ARE THE BEST LEARNERS TRUTH #9 THE BEST LEADERS ARE THE BEST LEARNERS If you apply your head, your heart and your courage—you can LEARN to lead Leadership takes practice and constant improvement

LEADERSHIP IS AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART TRUTH #10: LEADERSHIP IS AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART Leaders love what they are doing and those they lead Leaders make others feel great about themselves and they show their appreciation towards them

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