Leadership Competencies for the OPO / Donation Executive of the Future

An International Survey of Donation Leaders

Susan Gunderson Marti Manyalich Tom Mone Howard

Nathan Gloria Paez Jim

Rice

Background Global Leadership Symposium – business,

art and science of donation

Stimulate thinking about the recruitment and development of the next generation of OPO leaders.

Define learning methods and curriculum

Survey current global leaders

Study Design April 2010

Web based convenience survey

United States OPO Directors and TPM International Program Participants

N= 124

Survey Respondents

31%

27%

27%

16%

Background

AdministratorPhysicianNurseOther Manager

29%

46%

1%10%

5% 9%

Region

EuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaAfricaMiddle East

Survey Topics

Performance oriented

competencies

Personal Qualities

and Attributes

Top 4 Performance Oriented Competencies

Develop highly skilled, stable, dedicated high performing staff committed to the mission

Maximize organs transplanted per donor

Maintain a clear strategic plan for future vitality

Establish and nurture positive relationships with hospitals and transplant centers

Mean = 4.7 (1-5)

Performance Oriented Competencies

Demonstrate strong, open and transparent leadership (Mean 4.6)

Ability to serve and honor donor wishes (4.6)

Increase organ and tissue conversion/donation rates (4.6)

Create strong community presence and positive public relations (4.5)

CEO Personal Qualities/Attributes

Impeccable honesty and integrity (Mean 4.8)

Effective team builder and staff motivator (4.8)

Commitment to the OPO mission (4.7)

Genuine concern and respect for others (4.7)

Holds self and others to high standards (4.6)

Recommendations Enhancing and developing future OPO

leadership skills based on competency based learning is a priority

Strategic visioning, communication, talent management, business and financial planning are core components

International learning and exchange will enhance the global impact of donation leadership

Global Leadership Symposium

May 20-24, 2012Del Mar, California