Taking the Plunge: Moving from Chief Legal Officer to Business Executive in Health Care

Hosted by: Women's Leadership Council

Description of Event: The transition from Chief Legal Officer to Business Executive is a momentous shift that demands an array of transformative skills and qualities. In this month’s WLC Virtual Networking session, we will hear from two former Chief Legal Officers, Monica Wharton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare,  and Michelle Johnson Tidjani, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at CommonSpirit Health, who are navigating this transition successfully through meticulous planning, continuous learning, and unwavering determination. We will discuss the intricacies of evolving from a legal expert to a senior level business executive in health care. The speakers will share their own personal views of the knowledge and tools necessary for this career transformation. The following subtopics will be addressed:

•    Transition Timing
•    How to fill knowledge gaps
•    Improving decision making skills
•    Gaining operational experience
•    Formulating a strategic plan
•    Financial acumen
•    Leadership Development
•    and more

Come and network with others and learn about transitioning from legal to the business side of health care. All are welcome!