The Workforce Advantage Healthcare Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore
Healthcare is changing faster than ever: clinical knowledge is doubling at an accelerated rate, new technologies are reshaping care delivery, and leaders are being asked to help their organizations adapt at an unprecedented pace. Yet, despite these significant changes, organizations are developing their people the same way they did a decade ago.
This is why healthcare’s next great strategic capability is behavior change at scale.
Organizations can invest in new technologies, launch strategic initiatives, and develop ambitious plans, but lasting improvement only happens when these efforts result in people changing how they work every day.
Whether the goal is improving patient experience, strengthening workforce engagement, reducing variation, or increasing operational performance, lasting progress depends on helping people embrace and sustain new behavior.
The organizations that can do this effectively will be better positioned to adapt to whatever challenges come in the future.
A Working Session for Senior HealthCare Leaders
To help healthcare leaders develop their people’s capabilities, Practicing Excellence is hosting the Healthcare Workforce Futures Forum, an interactive working session designed specifically for senior healthcare executives and organizational leaders.
Unlike a traditional conference or webinar, this forum is built around participation. Rather than spending the day listening to presentations, attendees will engage in discussions with peers, explore emerging research, examine real workforce challenges, and work together to develop practical approaches for the future of healthcare leadership.
Join Stephen Beeson, MD, founder of Practicing Excellence, and Senior Advisor for Talent Strategy, Matt Gosney, Ed.D. as they create meaningful dialogue around what healthcare workforce enablement should look like over the next decade.
What to Expect
Throughout the day, attendees will:
- Hear research and perspectives from healthcare thought leaders.
- Participate in facilitated executive discussions.
- Collaborate with peers facing similar workforce challenges.
- Explore practical strategies for generating behavior change across their organizations.
- Exchange ideas that can be adapted within their own health systems.
What You’ll Take Away
The forum is designed to provide practical insights that can immediately inform leadership conversations and organizational strategies.
Attendees can expect to gain:
- A clearer perspective on the future of healthcare workforce development
- Practical recommendations to share with executive leadership teams
- New ideas for enabling behavior change at scale
- Meaningful connections with healthcare leaders from organizations across the country
- A stronger understanding of how workforce development can support organizational priorities and long-term success
Join Us in Philadelphia
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM ET
Venue: Convene Two Commerce Square
Address: 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Register: https://info.practicingexcellence.com/2026philadelphia
Join Us in Denver
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM MT
Venue: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Address: 6700 N. Gaylord Rockies Blvd., Aurora, CO 80019
Register: https://info.practicingexcellence.com/denver2026
Help Shape What’s Next
The future of healthcare will be shaped by organizations that can consistently turn knowledge into action. The Healthcare Workforce Futures Forum is an opportunity to learn alongside peers, challenge current thinking, and develop practical ideas for creating sustainable behavior change across your organization.
Attendance is intentionally limited to encourage discussion and collaboration.
Choose your location and register today!
Caroline Anderson is a Content Specialist at Practicing Excellence, specializing in developing and delivering curriculum for the healthcare workforce. She brings a talent for turning complex ideas into practical insights and is passionate about using the power of storytelling to spark meaningful change.
