About WLA
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WLA Mission
The mission of the WLA is to develop tomorrow's leaders so they are prepared to create, articulate, and achieve organizational vision for the benefit of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center.
WLA Goals
To develop proficient, effective leaders within an academic health center by achieving the following objectives:
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To gain information and understanding of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center’s history, heritage, and current-day structure, Governance and operations – including how the WHSC operates within and interacts with all of Emory University
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To gain broad understanding of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center’s long-standing mission, and the current vision and strategic plan
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To understand the principles, qualities and responsibilities of leadership
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To model best leadership practices for all industries in the 21st Century
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To study and understand the specific leadership qualities needed to pursue interdisciplinary and programmatic work relationships in a matrix organization
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To comprehend, energize, and advance all of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Strategic Plans
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To build personal awareness for each of the Woodruff Leadership Academy Fellows through testing instruments – self awareness (Birkman) and 360 degree feedback (Voices)
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To create appreciation for, and expertise within, the teamwork approach to problem solving, planning, and operational implementation
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To develop strategic thinking capabilities and processes
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To develop negotiating skills, including conflict resolution techniques
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To educate WLA Fellows in WHSC and Emory University areas of finance, human resources, communications, marketing, legal, development, and external relations
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To advance interpersonal proficiencies of an organizational leader
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To develop effective change agents
WLA Nomination Information
The mission of the WLA is to develop tomorrow's leaders so they are prepared to create, articulate, and achieve organizational vision for the benefit of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC).
The WLA was formed to help professionals and managers within the WHSC to further advance their leadership skills, with the over-arching goal of developing proficient, effective future leaders for the WHSC. Individuals chosen for WLA fellowships have demonstrated leadership skills at some level of their organizations, and are identified as having a high probability of even greater leadership potential.
Additional information about the WLA:
1. The WLA nominations process begins in mid-July.
2. The deadline for nominations is mid-to-late August.
3. Nominations are accepted from WLA Alumni and WHSC Senior Leaders.
4. Typically, we receive 90-100 nominations, and around 20-24 are selected for each class.
5. We strive to select a group with a diversity of roles, responsibilities, units, and locations from all areas of the WHSC and Emory Healthcare. Nominations are reviewed during August and selected participants are notified in September.
6. There is no cost to the individual or his/her department.
For additional information, or for any questions, please contact Melinda Morrow, WLA Administrator, at melinda.morrow@emory.edu or (404) 727-2449.
