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.
LEADS in a Caring Environment is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 5 controls that map to 7 other frameworks. 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). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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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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What is LEADS in a Caring Environment and who does it apply to?
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.
What does LEADS in a Caring Environment actually require?
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.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of LEADS in a Caring Environment do I already cover?
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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