Tag Archive for ‘ACS Leadership Program’
2017 Leadership Summit: Leading from behind, building resiliency, and strengthening nontechnical skills
This article summarizes the leadership portion of the 2017 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, which focused on a range of topics including managing difficult people and the role of nontechnical skills in the operating room.
Key ACS issues, including health care reform, dominate 2017 Advocacy Summit
An overview of the advocacy portion of the 2017 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit summarizes key issues presented during meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
2016 Leadership Summit focuses on conflict resolution, cultural dexterity, and strategic thinking
This article summarizes the leadership portion of the 2016 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, which focused on conflict resolution, social media reputation management, and how enhanced emotional intelligence can lead to better outcomes.
Surgeons voice legislative priorities at 2016 Advocacy Summit
An overview of the advocacy portion of the 2016 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, is provided, including a summary of key issues presented during meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
2015 Leadership program: Leading with influence and overcoming resistance to change
This article summarizes the leadership portion of the 2015 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, which focused on leading with influence, chapter success stories, and overcoming resistance to change.
A Fellow’s perspective on the Summit: Why are you here? To lead, to advocate, and to connect
Kathryn A. Hughes, MD, FACS, provides an ACS Fellow’s perspective on the 2015 Leadership & Advocacy Summit.
2015 Advocacy program: Attendees learn the power of a unified voice
An overview of the advocacy portion of the 2015 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, is provided including a summary of key issues presented during meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
2014 Leadership program: Emotional intelligence, mentoring are keys to effective performance
This article provides a summary of the Leadership program at the 2014 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit. The Leadership program featured presentations on strengthening leadership and mentoring skills, chapter development and success stories, and the practical applications of emotional intelligence skills to enhance personal and professional relationships.
Revitalized Leadership Conference motivates members to redefine roles and responsibilities
This article provides a summary of the 2013 Leadership Conference, which featured presentations on ACS infrastructure, the roles and responsibilities of College leaders, means of enhancing member engagement, and best practices for chapter leaders.
Leadership conference focuses on outcomes data and surgeon engagement
Members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) from across the nation and across the surgical specialties converged on Washington, DC, March 25–March 26, for the 2012 Leadership Conference. “Surgical leadership for quality and safety” was the theme of this year’s conference, which featured separate, concurrent sessions for young surgeons, residents, chapter leaders, and chapter […]
