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Based on an MBA curriculum,
Built for the future leaders of the osteopathic industry.

American Osteopathic Association presents the virtual self-paced eLearning section of the AOA Leadership Academy

Learn, understand, and apply the best practices of people management and business finances to immediately improve your leadership skills.

This portion of the program will compliment the extended live sessions with our guest experts.

AOA Leadership Academy is for both the current & future leaders of the osteopathic profession to work alongisde their peers in enhancing their leadership skills, gaining new resources, and growing in their careers.

An interactive, virtual, peer-based learning program.

At Your Own Pace eLearning

Asynchronous eLearning allows you to work at your own pace, around your schedule, with an interactive eLearning portal accessible on both web & mobile.

Live Interactive Conversations

Join monthly live facilitations with our the experts to discuss the learning and work in breakout rooms to implement & gain feedback from your peers.

Your New Professional Credentials

By the end of the program you will have new knowledge, resources, and skills -- so share that with the world with your new digital badge and certificate!
W h a t ' s   I n c l u d e d

AOA Leadership Academy

With over 20 hours of video, a private learning community, and an arsenal of templates, resources, and knowledge, it's one of the most comprehensive programs for the current & future osteopathic leaders in the market.

When you join, you'll receive lifetime access to

  • 6+ hours of live facilitated expert coaching
  • 250+ learning modules within the self-paced online learning
  • A cohort of your fellow AOA leaders to connect & network
  • Downloadable companion worksheets & materials
  • 20 interactive tools to implement the learning 
  • Knowledge checks to build competency
  • A printable learner handbook to organize it all
  • Lifetime access to the eLearning portal and resources
  • and a LinkedIn badge and certificate to share with the world!
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L i v e   s e s s i o n s   f o r   e v e r y o n e

What makes this program different?

The real key, is a blended learning experience -- pairing self-paced online learning with live facilitated session to learn with you peers and from the experts themselves in real-time. 
Live Sessions
Self-Paced eLearning
Professional Networking
facilitations

Expert-Led Live Coaching Sessions

Beyond the online learning we come together with a cohort of your peers for monthly facilitations allowing you to be coached in real-time by masters of the craft.

Save the Date for Our Live Program Kick-Off

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Learning

Interactive Self-
Paced Online Learning

The program is designed to provide you with impactful knowledge & resources that will guide you, step-by-step to put into practice immediately.
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Networking

A Cohort of Fellow AOA Leaders

Connect with both the current and future leaders of industry to learn & share together in a peer-to-peer learning experience, building your support system!
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What is this portion of the AOA Leadership Academy Curriculum?

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Set Goals All the Time

We begin by crafting a vision for the company, our long-term goal 3-5-years from now. This will be the North Star for our entire team. Then we learn what makes a 'good goal' and create company-wide, department-level, & individual goals that align with our vision. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Set a company-wide vision.
  • Learn how to create good goals.
  • Create goals for the company, departments & each employee.
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Focus On The Process Not a Plan

We’ll get a baseline of our company's current status by collecting valuable information. Using that as a baseline we will adopt a planning process so our company can adapt to today’s ever-changing conditions.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Measure current company state.
  • Replace the business plan.
  • Create strategies for a constant planning process.
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Empower Your Entire Team

Learn how managers empower their team members by establishing clear goals and allowing people to achieve those goals in their own way, through our system of “wide boulevards, high curbs”. We determine if our team members meet the criteria required to work in an environment of empowerment and how to coach them in they can.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Learn the life-cycle of a manager.
  • Build an empowerment culture.
  • Create an organization of 'Wide Boulevards, High Curbs'.
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Do the Right Things Right

We will use six tools to monitor and manage our company’s performance and build our own System of Managing—a clear and effective means of providing clarity and purpose to team members while steering everyone to accomplish their individual goals, as well as the company’s goals. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Learn the six tools to measure & manage goal achievement.
  • Create a system of management for your team.
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Demystifying the Financials

Using a case study, we will understand how to read and use financial statements. With the case study as real-world context, we will also learn about projections, inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow and how to use this information to build stronger businesses.

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Using a real-life case study we will:
  • Learn how to properly read the financial documents.
  • Further understand the benefits of accurate projections. 
  • Build out your own financial models of success.
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Applying the Financials

With a new understanding of the basics, we will focus on specific elements that grow the bottom line. We start by calculating our own financial ratios, and how to set realistic goals for your business with them. From there we learn how to easily use break-even analysis to inform everyday decisions. 

Learning Outcomes of this Section

  • Dive deep into how to calculate the important financial ratios and set realistic goals for each of these ratios.
  • Understand the cash flows (in and out) of your business.
  • Calculate your break-even to inform every decision. 

Meet the Experts

These will be your expert guides during the live learning sessions.

Dr. Sarah Wolff, DO

Dr. Seger Morris, DO

Dr. Theresa Hubka, DO

Geraldine O'Shea, DO

eLearning Program Details & Schedule

Within the program there will be live sessions to network and learn in real-time with your cohort. The eLearning portion of the AOA Leadership Academy will release new content in accordance with the 8-month program. 

SET GOALS ALL THE TIME

February 27

FOCUS ON THE PROCESS, NOT A PLAN

March 

EMPOWER YOUR ENTIRE TEAM

April

DO THE RIGHT THINGS RIGHT

June

DEMYSTIFYING THE FINANCIALS

August

APPLYING THE FINANCIALS

September
(at OMED)

Can't make one of the live sessions? No worries, all are recorded for you to review later!

Maximize your learning with a blend of self-paced eLearning with interactive live sessions!

Self-Paced eLearning

The content is engaging and approachable built to suit all different learning styles helping to simplify concepts into practical application within your business.

Printable Workbook

Along with the digital learning, engage with the physical workbook which can be printed out as your physical companion to guide your time in the program.

Monthly Zoom Calls

Participate in our live monthly facilitations, as well as  the community forum, to share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help implementing the learning.
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Why a virtual eLearning component?

We know that you are a busy, so this portion of the AOA Leadership Academy is optimized for the professional working (or studying) full-time. The eLearning and associated live sessions will be virtual to create an efficient way to learn, providing an easy with anywhere, anytime accessible learning experience.

Have questions or need help?

Use the calendar link below to find a time to book a time for a 15-minute help call where you can ask any questions you have about the program.

AOA Leadership Academy's first live session will be on February 27th!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is the Program for?

This information is beneficial for everyone, from the CEO to the sweeper, essentially the more of your team that understands these fundamentals, the better off your business will be. However, if you want to start slow, we suggest that owners, managers, future leaders, supervisors, and high-potential employees go through this program together as a unit for the most impactful outcomes.

How long will it take me to complete? Per section & in total?

Weekly you should expect about 1 hours per week, but self-paced learning is all up to your availability! 

Then we have 60-minute long live sessions with your peers and industry experts. 

Overall, you should expect anywhere from 20-40 hours over the 8 months. (Some learners spend much longer than this and some a little less, but it depends on where you are at in your professional journey)!

What if I miss the live sessions?

While you will get the most out of joining them and participating in the conversation with both your peers and industry experts, if you can't make one do not worry! All sessions are recorded and uploaded into the eLearning to review later.

How long will I have access to the program?

Great question, while the program runs in a synchronous timing with your peers after the 10-weeks you will retain access as it does not expire!

Are there assignments & testing?

You won't get a certificate just for signing up, no participation trophies here! 

Throughout the program there are 6 end-of-section knowledge checks at the end of each of the management sections, and then a cumulative exam at the end. All must be completed and passed in order to receive your certificate.

Not ready to register, but want to stay connected?

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