Exploring Frontline Leadership

Course Description:

This 2-part workshop is designed to help emerging and newly appointed leaders develop the mindset, communication skills, and practical tools needed to lead effectively in today’s healthcare environment. Grounded in VCH values, participants will learn how to lead with empathy, navigate tough conversations, and support others through uncertainty and change.

This 2-part course is a great foundation for those frontline leaders who are looking to apply for our Frontline Leadership Program as the next step in their leadership journey.


Course Objectives:

  • Develop greater self-awareness and confidence as a frontline leader

  • Strengthen professional communication through active listening and presence

  • Recognize communication barriers to build trust and clarity

  • Recognize the SCARF model as a method for understanding resistance and supporting others through change

  • Practice giving reinforcing and corrective feedback to promote learning and accountability

  • Recognize the importance of effective delegation


How to Register:

Please register for this course on Microsoft Teams Webinar by clicking only one of the dates below that work best for your schedule, and click on the link and register with your VCH email. Once registered, you will receive the calendar invite for the corresponding Part 2 session [If you registered for Part 1 taking place on Monday, October 26, 2026 you will receive a Part 2 invite taking place on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:30pm]. After you attend one Part 1 and Part 2 session each, you will receive your completion certificate on LearningHub.

Part 1: Monday, October 26, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:30pm

*If you need to unregister, please click on the register link above that corresponds to the date you are currently registered in - there will be an 'unregister' button to click on.


Future Sessions:

If the sessions dates do not work for you, or if there are no sessions available at this time, please leave your name here, and we will reach out to you as soon as new dates are open.


Team Workshops available!

Leadership Development is now offering dedicated Exploring Frontline Leadership workshops for teams. If your team would like to request a workshop, please submit your details here.


Frontline Leaders

7 hours
36129

Open to Frontline Leaders at Vancouver Coastal Health


This course has no upcoming sessions. Email the course contact for information on the course.