Health systems worldwide are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality, safe care while responding to workforce shortages, financial constraints and rising performance expectations. In the World Health Leaders Network (WHLNet) broadcast, held on 19th February and supported by ISQua, senior leaders explored how expectations for healthcare managers and executives are evolving over the decade ahead.
The session featured:
- Gill Rooke – presenting the new NHS Management and Leadership Framework in England, developed within the National Health Service (NHS) to standardise leadership expectations across organisations.
- Graham Dickson and Jaason Geerts – sharing insights on Canada’s LEADS framework and its ongoing refresh to address post-COVID challenges across decentralised health systems.
- Dr Debashis Basu and Mr Lesiba Malotana – offering perspectives from South Africa on adaptive leadership in complex healthcare systems, particularly in times of crisis.
Drawing on international experience and interactive breakout discussions, the broadcast examined the shift from compliance-based to commitment-based leadership, the importance of distributed leadership, and the need to integrate quality, safety and performance in increasingly complex environments.
Read the full blog to explore the key themes, insights and implications for healthcare leaders worldwide.
Broadcast Overview - WHLNET & ISQua Broadcast - February 2026
Edited Recording - https://vimeo.com/1166688275/e39f416919?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
World Health Leadership Network (WHLNet)
The purpose of this network is to facilitate global collaboration and address shared challenges among healthcare leaders worldwide. The events are engaging, interactive sessions with opportunities for participants to discuss a chosen theme from different national perspectives worldwide.
Further information on previous broadcasts can be found on the CHLNet website