The AOA~Kellogg Leadership Series

Supported by Merck, Inc., Stryker Corporation, Synthes (U.S.A.), and DePuy Orthopaedics

To empower and amplify the skills of orthopaedic surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), in conjunction with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, presents a program that brings the critical issues of leadership to the forefront of consideration. This program delivers on the AOA's objective: to develop leaders in orthopaedics by providing the tools and resources needed to lead more effectively, for the benefit of orthopaedics and the patient.

The course helps orthopaedists think and act productively inside and outside the practice setting and gives participants an opportunity to learn about leadership as it relates to business issues, community involvement, advisory appointments and governance affairs.

Module 3
Understanding Successful Leadership, Governance and Power

Module 3 discusses trends in governance and the evolution of boards of directors. Participants gain a better understanding of fiduciary obligations and how even non-profit boards are tightening processes to avoid litigation. Leaders are given methods to convert crisis into opportunity by understanding personal competencies, improving deficiencies and leveraging strengths in a variety of environments. Harnessing and applying power in organizations is demonstrated with interactive case studies that show how to effectively take a program from an unsupported idea or initiative to a valuable organizational offering.

FINAL Module 3 Session Date:
July 25-2, 2008

Modules 4, 5 and 6: Indispensable Management Skills

Module 4
Essential Human Resource Skills for Optimal Asset Utilization

Module 4 takes an internal and external view of optimizing your human resources. First, participants will explore effective methods to select and leverage individual and team competencies. Second, Module 4 provides you with methods of marshalling human resources – your most important asset – to achieve success.
Module 4 of the AOA~Kellogg Leadership Series: Indispensable Management Skills  is exclusively supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Synthes (U.S.A.)

Module 4 Session Dates:
September 26-28, 2008
July 17-19, 2009

Register for Module 4, 2007 - Online credit card payments only
Register for Module 4, 2007 - Via Fax check or credit card payments

Module 5 – The Power of Information is in the Numbers

The financial information you've been requesting is offered in Module 5. Sessions reveal the latent power of information that lies in financial statements and how participants can utilize this power for optimal performance in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Additionally, participants will be provided with innovative methods of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. Module 5 of the AOA~Kellogg Leadership Series: Indispensable Management Skills is exclusively supported by an unrestricted educational grant from DePuy Orthopaedics

Module 5 Session Dates:
November 21 - 23, 2008
November 20 - 22, 2009

Register for Module 5, 2007 - Online credit card payments only
Register for Module 5, 2007 - Via Fax check or credit card payments

Module 6
Be Equipped to Better Compete in the Marketplace

Module 6 focuses on two critically important areas of knowledge that significantly impact organizational performance: marketing and healthcare law. This module also includes interaction that puts the art of negotiation into action. Module 6 of the AOA~Kellogg Leadership Series: Indispensable Management Skills is exclusively supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Stryker Corporation

Module 6 Session Dates:
January 23 - 25, 2009

Module 1 and 2 are no longer offered. Find out more.