W.H.Y. Announces Fourth Leadership Development Cohort
As part of WHY (Work.Harmony.You.), SCHA's initiative to transform the healthcare workforce experience, we are excited to offer our fourth leadership development series starting in August 2025! A recent report from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership found that nurse manager turnover is highest during the first four years of leadership, revealing a critical window for leader support and investment. According to our Workforce Experience Survey, 80.9% of respondents said their hospital provides opportunities for professional development, yet only 41.8% said they are given opportunities for leadership development. To date, 69 hospital leaders have participated in SCHA’s leadership development series for mid-level managers called WHY We Lead.
• 100% rated the program as good or excellent, and
• 100% said the program was effective in contributing to their skills and knowledge base.
“The program taught me to believe in my vision and that leading is a passion that comes from within and if carried out with values, integrity, honesty and compassion, the journey of leading will be effective and impactful.”
- Renuka Rosario, Administrative Supervisor, Midlands Regional Rehab Hospital
“I cannot thank you enough for organizing and creating the WHY We Lead program! I feel so energized and I’m grateful for your encouragement, wisdom and dedication to helping leaders in healthcare!
- Sara Johnson, Director of Case Management, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
You can view video testimonials from WHY We Lead alumni here! Led by experienced content experts and facilitators with Reveille Executive Coaching and Consulting Services, this 5-month long series is designed to help mid-level hospital leaders cultivate the skills and qualities necessary to successfully lead their teams, drive teamwork and engagement, and embrace change. Participants learn key competencies such as self-awareness, building trust in relationships, emotional intelligence, effective communication, critical conversations, conflict management, problem solving, and operational excellence.
The sessions will take place on the second Thursday of every month from August to December, 2025 at SCHA (dates and times listed below). Please apply only if you can commit to the dates for all five sessions.
• August 14, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• September 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• October 9, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (please note start and end times, as this session is longer than others)
• November 13, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• December 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Participation is limited and spots will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. The deadline to apply is May 30. The cost is $250 per participant. CEU's, lunch, and other refreshments will be provided for each session. Click here for more information and to apply! We invite you to share this opportunity with eligible leaders at your hospital to embark on a transformational journey towards becoming an exceptional healthcare leader!
If you have any questions, please contact Emily O’Sullivan, Manager of Workforce Development & Experience, at eosullivan@scha.org.