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2025 Program Now Closed

The 2025 Global Ageing Network Leadership Program is no longer accepting applications for the 2025 Leadership Program. Please contact Shannon Davis with questions.

 

About the Program

The goal of this program is to build the leadership skills and attributes of professionals in aged care and services and develop a peer network of leaders from a variety of countries and organizations. The learning objectives include:

• Learn facts about global ageing.
• Understand the core principles of effective leadership in aged care.
• Build strong teams to achieve excellence.
• Foster a positive and person-centered care environment.
• Navigate complex challenges and drive effective change in an evolving field.
• Create cultures of innovation and continuous improvement in your organization.

 

Free for Global Ageing Members

The 2025 Leadership Program is only open to Global Ageing Network members and is offered at no cost. Interested in becoming a Global Ageing member? Learn more about membership here.

 

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Program Session Details

Session One: Understanding the Global Landscape of Aged Care

  • Global demographics and aging trends.
  • Emerging technologies and innovations in global aged care.
  • Building partnerships and collaborations with international organizations.
  • Challenges and opportunities for leaders.

Instructors

 

Leon Geffen, Director of Samson Institute for Ageing Research, South Africa

Leon Geffen is a family physician living in Cape Town, South Africa. He is the director of the Samson Institute for Ageing Research. He is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Network for Long-term Care & the WHO Clinical Consortium for Healthy Ageing. In 2022, he was recognized by the WHO as one of 50 people across the globe, making the world a better place to grow old.

 

Jiri Horecky, President, European Ageing Network

Since 2015, Jiri Horecky has been the President of the European Ageing Network (EAN), which represents over 12,000 care providers across Europe. He is also the President of the Confederation of Employers’ and Entrepreneurs’ Associations in the Czech Republic. Horecky chairs the Czech Alliance for Telemedicine and Digitalization in healthcare and social services. In 2022-2023, he served as the Chair of the Global Ageing Network. Additionally, he is the Vice-President of the Federation of European Social Employers.

Session Two: Building and Strengthening a High Functioning Team

  • Learn strategies for sustaining strong teams.
  • Understand the principles of motivation and engagement.
  • Create a positive and a person-centered work environment.

Session Three: Leading a Global Workforce

  • Embracing a diverse workforce and being culturally aware.
  • Effective communication strategies across cultures and languages.
  • Building trust and rapport.

Session Four: Honoring the Voice of Older Persons

  • Developing a global vision for aged care.
  • Creating a person-centered focus.
  • Rights-based approach.
  • Understanding needs and preferences.

Session Five: Leading Change and Innovation in Aged Care

  • Adopting an innovative mindset.
  • Managing change effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Promoting continuous improvement and quality.

Program Information

*Session dates/times may vary according to location.

  • Session 1: Thursday, 17 April 2025 at 07:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC−4)
    • Instructors: Leon Geffen and Jiri Horecky
  • Session 2: Thursday, 22 May 2025 at 08:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC−4)
    • Instructors: Vincenzo Paolino, Karen Hedge, and Ken Yang
  • Session 3: Thursday, 19 June 2025 at 08:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC−4)
    • Instructors: Femada Shamam and Salvatore Petronella
  • Session 4: Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 08:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC−4)
    • Instructors: Marcus Riley and Donald Macaskill
  • Session 5: Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 08:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC−4)
    • Instructors: Jason Eldering and Ofir Ben Natan
  • Evaluation Session: Thursday, 11 September 2025 (optional)

The series will consist of 5 interactive sessions, each delivered virtually, and include:

  • Case studies and examples from the global aged care sector.
  • Peer-to-peer learning facilitated by leaders in our field.
  • Dialogue about challenges leaders confront and successful strategies to overcome these challenges.
  • The primary language will be English (translation will be available via Wordly.ai).
  • Each session will be 90 minutes.
  • Participants may be asked to review supplemental materials (articles or videos) before/after each session.
  • Participants will have access to all PowerPoint presentations and materials.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to create a new network of friends and colleagues.

Eligibility: Participants must be active Global Ageing Network members.

Cost: This program is offered at no cost.

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