About me and my blog

About me and my blog
I’ve worked within the Canadian health care system for over 25 years, engaging with it from different angles. I helped pioneer health system breakthroughs, led a company to achieve 180% growth and made mistakes along the way...
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Where great ideas come from

Where great ideas come from
For me, great ideas come from...
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Leadership Tip: There's no half-singing in the shower

Leadership Tip: There's no half-singing in the shower
Singer Josh Groban once said, "there's no half-singing in the shower, you're either a rock star or an opera diva." For me, this phrase says so many things about leadership. Mainly that...
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18 Apr

Home Care Priorities for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Posted by Shirlee Sharkey in caregivers, Health Council of Canada, home care, seniors, Knowledge Creation & Transfer

A timely new report from the Health Council of Canada showcases a range of examples, from across Canada and internationally, of promising approaches in home care.  The report also includes a thoughtful snapshot of home care for seniors, the significant role their family caregivers provide, and the challenges both of them face today.  Here’s a link to view a video launched in conjunction with the report a

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29 Mar

Innovation and Integration: An Addendum to the ‘Transformation Road’ Discussion

Posted by Shirlee Sharkey in CEO Forum, CHSRF, Drummond Commission, Health System Transformation

In late February, I shared some of my reflections on the Drummond Commission’s report and the CHSRF’s annual CEO Forum.

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24 Feb

Innovation and Integration Will Enable the Timely Shifts We Need

Posted by Shirlee Sharkey in CEO Forum, CHSRF, Drummond, Drummond Report, Innovation

When Don Drummond was sharing his Commission’s report on the reform of Ontario’s public sector, I was in Montreal attending the CHSRF’s annual CEO Forum. This year’s theme, Driving Innovation: Reinventing Ambulatory and Community Care, explored new horizons in care for individuals with complex needs.

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