OU Health, OU Partner to Provide Premier Leadership Training for OU Health’s Workforce

OU Health and the Michael F. Price College of Business Executive Academy at the University of Oklahoma have partnered to provide exclusive leadership training to OU Health’s healthcare workers with the goal of developing leaders in their careers while improving the health of Oklahoma through clinical care, research and education.

This unique initiative between OU Health, Oklahoma's flagship academic health system, and the Price College of Business Executive Academy, renowned globally for its leadership development programming, will launch the new OU Health Leadership Academies in April.

“As Oklahoma’s employer of choice for top talent, we are excited to work with our university partners at OU Price College of Business,” said OU Health Chief Human Resources Officer Jimmy Duncan, SHRM-SCP, SPHR. “OU Health employees have a unique and privileged opportunity to boost their career development and sharpen their leadership skills all while fulfilling our obligations as the state’s academic health system to create leaders who have an impact on the future health of Oklahoma.”

Through this innovative partnership, OU Health aims to equip its leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to effectively navigate the complex challenges of the healthcare industry. Leveraging OU Price College of Businesses’ expertise in executive education and leadership development will strengthen OU Health’s leadership pipeline and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, Duncan said.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with OU Health and we deeply appreciate the trust they’ve placed in us to help build their leadership pipeline,” said Corey Phelps, Dean of Price College. “This collaboration underscores our dedication to the professional growth of leaders who will shape the future of healthcare and the well-being of Oklahoma.”

The comprehensive programs will include interactive training, coaching, and networking with expert facilitators and resources to enhance and support the career journey of all levels and disciplines of healthcare leaders at OU Health.