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