Live this week from the ACCC 40th National Oncology Conference (NOC), CANCER BUZZ interviews Steve Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Tennessee Oncology, about his session: Leadership Engagement and Sustainment During Challenging Times. 

The Tennessee Oncology Leadership Academy launched in July 2020 with the purpose of building a culture of collaborative and agile leaders. Since its launch, the academy has enrolled 157 team members, with 88 leaders graduating from the program. The practice has seen a 96% retention rate of these graduates, and 13 graduates have been promoted to new positions. Currently, 69 high-potential team members and/or leaders are enrolled in the academy. Built around a cohort structure and a blended instructional format, the academy offers 4 pathways based on readiness that guide participants through 3 leadership domains: self, other, and organization. The key to the academy’s success is the transition of its instructors into coaches for those who graduate from the program.

Guest: 

Steve Kennedy

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Tennessee Oncology

Resources: 

Strengthening Your Oncology Workforce: How to Approach Leadership and Team Building

Healthy Leadership Strategies: Take a Time Out to Walk

How to Lead Effective Meetings

Effective Leadership Strategies: Defining + Helping Others with Their Purpose

Combatting Healthcare Workforce Issues with Proven Leadership Skills

Tips for Building a Resilient Oncology Team

Billing and Coding Fundamentals for Leaders in Oncology