Amy Edmondson, PhD: 5 Leadership Traits for Accountable Care Leaders

1. Engagement. Ability to engage providers and others in the change and recognize their efforts to overcome resistance.
2. Patience. Ability to balance urgency with patience, recognizing that true change will not occur overnight.
3. Continuous learning. Understanding the organization must continuously learn and adapt.
4. Innovative thinking. Thinking outside the box when devising approaches to improve care quality and reduce costs.
5. Willingness to change business models. Or, the "willingness to jettison old models to make progress," according to Dr. Edmondson.

Notes: Based on Dr Edmondson's article "Leaders Who Turn Risk Into Results," March 22, 2013, http://www.athenahealth.com/leadership-forum/leaders-who-turn-risk-into-results/
Source: Becker's Hospital Review, March 27, 2013
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