Tune into this episode featuring Dr. Welela Tereffe, Chief Medical Executive at MD Anderson . Learn more about MD Anderson's approach to recruiting and training diverse leadership, strategies healthcare leaders can leverage to attract and retain a diverse workforce, and a lot more. Dr. Tereffe also offers advice for other women leaders in healthcare. This episode is sponsored by MD Anderson.
Summary
Tune in to Learn About MD Anderson's Diverse Leadership Approach
In this episode, Dr. Welela Tereffe, Chief Medical Executive at MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares insights into the institution's approach to recruiting and training diverse leadership. She also discusses strategies for healthcare leaders to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
The Benefits of Diversity in Leadership
Dr. Tereffe highlights the evidence-based benefits of having a diverse leadership team, such as increased employee retention, innovation, and revenue. Healthcare leaders can leverage diversity to improve patient outcomes and create equity in healthcare.
Strategies to Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce
Setting strategic, measurable goals and investing in recruitment and training of diverse leadership are key strategies that healthcare leaders can leverage to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Dr. Tereffe also shares MD Anderson's approach to recruiting and training diverse leadership and how it aligns with the institution's mission.
Advice for Women Leaders
Dr. Tereffe offers advice for women leaders in healthcare, including being aware of the glass cliff phenomenon and negotiating thoughtfully and fearlessly to ensure they have appropriate resources to be successful. She also discusses the importance of resisting tokenism and recognizing that affirmative action exists for white men and wealthy people. Finally, she encourages women leaders to take advantage of the support of white male mentors in positions of leadership.
Closing Thoughts
Thanks to Dr. Tereffe for sharing her insights into MD Anderson's diverse leadership approach and offering advice for women leaders in healthcare. This episode was sponsored by MD Anderson Cancer Center, and we thank them for their support. Thanks to all attendees and have a great day!
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This episode aired on 09/21/2022 and can be listened here.
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