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Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

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Creo Incubator

Soft skills for clinicians: Leadership

Martine Abboud

Instructor: Martine Abboud

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Lead effectively in clinical settings using calm decision-making, influence, and ethical judgment.

  • Leverage your strengths, manage weaknesses, and build habits that improve teamwork and trust.

  • Manage time wisely through prioritization, routines, and practical strategies under pressure.

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March 2026

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1 assignment

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This module introduces leadership as a daily clinical skill how you make decisions, influence others, and create safety in complex care environments, even without formal authority. You’ll explore decision rhythm in emergencies, learn how “quiet influence” works within hospital hierarchies, and clarify role–responsibility balance in multidisciplinary teams. You’ll also strengthen ethical guidance in high-risk situations and use the Four Axes of Quiet Clinical Leadership to lead with calm, clarity, and consistency.

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This module helps you lead with self-awareness by identifying what you do best, where you add the most value, and how to manage weaker areas without damaging confidence or performance. You’ll use practical tools such as the “Best of Me” exercise, the 5E’s talents test, and an energy performance grid to map your natural strengths to your daily clinical work. You’ll also learn how to delegate or redesign tasks to reduce friction, prevent burnout, and increase consistency. Finally, you’ll explore relational habits that strengthen teamwork and trust, so your strengths translate into better leadership and better outcomes.

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6 videos

This module introduces learners to the core principles of effective leadership and helps them build the mindset, behaviours, and skills needed to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact. Participants begin by exploring what leadership truly means beyond titles and roles and examine the qualities that distinguish impactful leaders from those who simply manage tasks.Learners are introduced to a range of leadership styles and archetypes, gaining insight into when each approach is most effective and how to adapt their own style to different contexts and team needs. Through case studies and interactive exercises, they analyse real-world leadership scenarios and reflect on their developing leadership identity. A key part of the module focuses on body language and nonverbal communication, helping learners understand how presence, tone, and behaviour influence trust and credibility. The module also supports learners with the mindset, communication tools, and emotional intelligence needed to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, clarity, and composure. Learners begin by understanding why challenging discussions though uncomfortable are essential for resolving conflicts, strengthening relationships, and promoting healthier team dynamics.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts14 plugins

Instructor

Martine Abboud
Creo Incubator
33 Courses3,134 learners

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