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Leadership Development Sessions

We are thrilled to announce the 76th Leadership Development Sessions, designed to educate, inspire and celebrate our valued leaders.

The theme of the 2025 Leadership Development Sessions is inspired by the strength and promise of a sunrise, a powerful symbol for health care leaders facing both challenge and change. Just as each sunrise ushers in new light, we will focus on leading with hope, resilience, and compassion amid the complexities of health care. This theme invites leaders to view challenges as opportunities to renew purpose and to guide their teams toward growth and healing. By embracing the optimism of the sunrise, Sharp leaders can foster a culture of trust, adaptability, and progress within Sharp, empowering their teams to deliver care to our patients and each other with strength and humanity.

This engaging session is set to reinforce our unwavering commitment to The Sharp Experience and our vision to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Session 1: Wednesday, March 12, 8 am to 4 pm
Session 2: Thursday, March 13, 9 am to 4:30 pm
In person at the Sheraton San Diego Resort

Registration required and will close on Feb. 27 at 5 pm.

Venue information

Sheraton San Diego Resort
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Map of Sheraton San Diego Resort

Network name: Sharp HealthCare
Password:
leadership

Parking

  • Download your parking pass ahead of time.

  • Parking pass must be printed. Digital versions will not be accepted.

  • Parking at the Sheraton San Diego Resort is provided at no charge with printed pass. Parking at all other locations will incur a personal expense and will not be reimbursed.

  • Please plan to arrive early as access to the parking lot may be congested closer to event start time.

  • Please allow at least 15 minutes to get from the parking to to check-in. Doors open at 7:30 am and the session will start promptly at 8 am. Look for Sharp wayfinders who will be escorting attendees to the Eventide Pavilion.

  • A shuttle service will be provided from the Port parking lot (located far north of the main entrance) for those that need assistance walking long distances.

Agenda


7 to 9 am: Check-In and Breakfast

Doors to main session open at 8:15 am
Outside the Eventide Pavilion (Check-in)
Coral Ballroom (Breakfast)


9 to 9:15 am: Welcome and Reflection

Eventide Pavilion

Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer


9:15 to 9:35 am: Learning Experience and Outcomes

Eventide Pavilion

Melissa Vivas, Sharp University and Learning Transformation Director


9:35 to 10:30 am: Everyday Actions: Leader Toolkit

Eventide Pavilion

Melissa Vivas, Sharp University and Learning Transformation Director
Everyday Actions Learning Team


10:30 to 10:45 am: The Sharp Experience Ambassador Program

Eventide Pavilion

Trisha Khaleghi, Senior Vice President and Market CEO
Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Megan Spurling, Lead Culture and Experience Specialist


10:45 to 11:10 am: State of Sharp HealthCare

Eventide Pavilion

Chris Howard, President and CEO


11:10 to 11:55 am: Seven Pillars of Excellence Report Out

Eventide Pavilion

Pillar Owners: Amy Adome, Christine Basiliere, Brett McClain, Michael Byrd, Melissa Major, Rita Essaian, Susan Green and Jason Broad


11:55 to noon: Guidance on Breakout Sessions


noon to 1 pm: Lunch and Leader Wellness Showcase

  • Lunch — Coral Ballroom

  • Leader Wellness Showcase — Pacific Jewel Foyer

1 to 2:05 pm: Breakout Sessions

2:05 to 2:20 pm — Travel Back to Main room


2:20 to 3:50 pm: Never Lead Alone — 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship

Eventide Pavilion

Keith Ferrazzi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and former Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. He's now one of the world's most sought-after executive team coaches, helping organizations like General Motors and the nation of Bhutan transform their operations. Keith is also a venture partner at Lightspeed, where he mentors leadership teams of rapidly growing Unicorn companies.


3:50 to 4:10 pm: New Leader Introductions

Eventide Pavilion

Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer


4:10 to 4:30 pm: Key Learnings, Evaluation and Appreciations

Eventide Pavilion

Chris Howard, President and CEO


Learning outcomes

Best place to work, best place to practice medicine, best place to receive care
One Sharp
High-Reliability Organization
Sharp HealthCare Values
The Sharp Experience

Leader Capability Model

The Leader Capability Model outlines the knowledge, skills and attitudes for leaders to develop themselves, others and the organization. It emphasizes integration and adaptability to meet future needs, guiding curriculum and strategies for ongoing success.

Leader checklist

Register through the personalized email from Sharp.University@r.sharp.com

Print or save QR code from confirmation email for day of check-in purposes

Print parking pass, electronic copies will not be honored by the hotel

Review the session agenda, learning outcomes and frequently asked questions

After the session, complete all Key Learning assignments in Workday Learning

Download and print a copy of this checklist.

Frequently asked questions about registration and check-in

Additional frequently asked questions