Health System Leadership Academy

Guidance and resources for health system leaders interested in health system professional learning and development

Health System Leadership Academy

This 9-month system-wide leadership development program is focused on creating a common language and approach to leadership development. Based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework, participants will learn through:

  • knowledge acquisition
  • individual and group application
  • relationship building
  • leadership coaching

CHA Learning is the formal learning partner for this program.

CHA Learning will host program materials for all cohorts on their learning management system (Brightspace), which is accessed through a learning portal. Program participants will receive access links, instructions, and login information directly from CHA Learning. For quick access to the learner portal, use the button below.

Program Overview

The program is delivered across three cohorts:

  • Emerging
  • Experienced
  • Executive

Based on the LEADS framework, participants will learn through knowledge acquisition, coaching, and self-reflection. 

Health system leaders from NS Health, IWK, and the Government of Nova Scotia have been selected to participate in this program. For more information, please follow the link below.

Participant Commitment

To support a meaningful and collaborative learning experience, all participants are asked to review and agree to a Participant Commitment Statement. This statement reflects shared values and outlines expectations for engagement, application, collaboration, and respectful participation throughout the program.