(IHI: Cambridge, MA) -- The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is offering a virtual professional development program for middle managers, “Leading Quality Improvement: Essentials for Managers.” This in-depth event provides 11 one-hour sessions beginning Jan. 11 through Aug. 2, 2011, plus a one-hour pre-session, “The Role of a Middle Manager” offered Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. EST. Visit www.ihi.org for the setup required to fully participate in the sessions.

Middle managers play a vital role in their organizations’ success at meeting strategic and improvement goals. They turn high-level objectives into action at the department or unit level, and are the bridge between senior leadership and the front lines. Department and unit managers need training appropriate to leading improvement initiatives. Unfortunately, many of them are unprepared due to inadequate resources and guidance.

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