052_Transformation from the Inside Out: Creating Sustainable Healthcare Change with Namita Azad

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Send us Fan Mail Episode Overview In this inspiring episode of Excellence in Healthcare, host Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Namita Azad, Senior Director of Transformation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Together, they delve deep into digital transformation, human-centered systems, and the future of healthcare leadership. Key Topics & Highlights Favorite Leadership Mindset Namita shares her guiding leadership quote: “Success begins with enabling people to succeed” (Napoleon Hill), discussing the impact of designing systems that help people thrive and deliver their best. Journey into Healthcare Namita details her unique background - born in India, raised in Botswana, and a professional career in both the Midwest and Northeast U.S. - and how it shaped her dedication to public health and transformation. Digital Transformation Explained A practical, inclusive breakdown of what digital transformation means in healthcare: not just implementing technology, but equipping people across all levels with tools and shared vocabulary, with an emphasis on sustainability and empowerment.

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