Developing a Strategic Orientation to Evaluate Operational and Organizational Performance Goals
Developing a Strategic Orientation to Evaluate Operational and Organizational Performance Goals
A key aspect of the DHA8032 course is developing a strategic orientation that enables healthcare leaders to assess and evaluate operational goals and organizational performance from a holistic perspective.
Strategic Orientation
In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, strategic planning is critical for maintaining long-term organizational success. DHA8032 prepares students to take a step back and view healthcare organizations through the lens of strategy rather than just day-to-day operations. Students are trained to:
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Evaluate Organizational Goals: Aligning short-term operational goals with long-term strategic objectives ensures an organization is moving in the right direction. The course focuses on how to measure performance and determine if current strategies are effectively supporting overall goals.
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Monitor Operational Performance: Students learn to develop metrics and frameworks that assess how well organizations perform on various fronts, including patient care, efficiency, and financial sustainability. Performance assessments are crucial in healthcare settings where the goal is to improve patient outcomes while optimizing organizational resources.
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Adapt Strategic Decisions to Health Industry Dynamics: The course also covers how to adapt strategic decisions to current trends and challenges within healthcare, such as policy changes, technological advancements, and consumer demands. Healthcare leaders are trained to respond to both internal needs (such as improving care delivery) and external factors (such as policy reform or industry disruption).
