LEADS in a Caring Environment
The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework describes the leadership capabilities needed to lead effectively in health systems. Developed in Canada by Dr. Graham Dickson and colleagues, it comprises five domains - Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation - with four capabilities each. LEADS is used internationally for health leadership development, assessment, and organisational capacity building.
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Framework Domains (5)
Achieve Results - Direction + Alignment + Implementation + Assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEADS-Domain3-Achieve-Results-Set-Direction-Strategic-Alignment-Implementation-Assessment-Vision-Values-Evidence | LEADS Domain 3 Achieve Results + Set Direction + Strategic Alignment + Implementation + Assessment |
Develop Coalitions - Partnerships + Stakeholders + Knowledge + Socio-Political
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEADS-Domain4-Develop-Coalitions-Build-Partnerships-Stakeholder-Commitment-Mobilise-Knowledge-Navigate-Socio-Political | LEADS Domain 4 Develop Coalitions + Build Partnerships + Stakeholder Commitment + Mobilise Knowledge |
Engage Others - Development + Healthy Organisations + Communicate + Teams
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEADS-Domain2-Engage-Others-Foster-Development-Healthy-Organisations-Communicate-Effectively-Build-Teams-Patient-Centred-Care | LEADS Domain 2 Engage Others + Foster Development + Healthy Organisations + Communicate + Teams |
Lead Self - Awareness + Management + Development + Character
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEADS-Domain1-Lead-Self-Self-Awareness-Self-Management-Self-Development-Character-CCHL-Royal-Roads-Canadian-Healthcare-Leadership | LEADS Domain 1 Lead Self + Self-Awareness + Self-Management + Self-Development + Character |
Systems Transformation - Thinking + Innovation + Strategic + Champion Change
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LEADS-Domain5-Systems-Transformation-Systems-Critical-Thinking-Innovation-Strategic-Orientation-Champion-Change | LEADS Domain 5 Systems Transformation + Critical Thinking + Innovation + Strategic + Champion Change |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with LEADS in a Caring Environment, you already cover:
Goleman Emotional Intelligence Leadership Framework
100%
5 controls mapped
Compare →Full Range Leadership Model (Bass & Avolio)
100%
5 controls mapped
Compare →ICN Leadership for Change Programme
100%
5 controls mapped
Compare →+ 4 more: Heifetz Adaptive Leadership Framework (100%), Kotter 8-Step Change Model (60%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LEADS in a Caring Environment?
LEADS in a Caring Environment is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 5 controls. The LEADS in a Caring Environment framework describes the leadership capabilities needed to lead effectively in health systems. Developed in Canada by Dr. Graham Dickson and colleagues, it comprises five domains - Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation - with four capabilities each. LEADS is used internationally for health leadership development, assessment, and organisational capacity building. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does LEADS in a Caring Environment have?
LEADS in a Caring Environment has 5 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Achieve Results - Direction + Alignment + Implementation + Assessment (1 controls), Develop Coalitions - Partnerships + Stakeholders + Knowledge + Socio-Political (1 controls), Engage Others - Development + Healthy Organisations + Communicate + Teams (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does LEADS in a Caring Environment map to?
LEADS in a Caring Environment maps to 7 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Goleman Emotional Intelligence Leadership Framework (100% coverage), Full Range Leadership Model (Bass & Avolio) (100% coverage), ICN Leadership for Change Programme (100% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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