Participants of the Directors' School today expanded their knowledge at Alma Mater Europaea in Maribor in the fields of strategic organizational development, resource management, and responding to demographic changes that significantly affect the future development of the healthcare and social welfare system.
Strategic planning as the foundation of sustainable development
Prof. Dr. David Bogataj highlighted in his lecture the importance of long-term resource planning and strategic management of organizations in times of demographic change. He paid special attention to workforce sustainability, which represents one of the key challenges in ensuring high-quality healthcare and social services. Participants became familiar with modern approaches to planning human and material resources and their importance for the long-term stability and development of organizations.
Active ageing and an inclusive society
In the continuation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikolaj Lipič presented contemporary directions in the field of active ageing and emphasized the importance of creating an environment that enables older people to remain independent for as long as possible, enjoy a high quality of life, and play an active role in society. He placed special emphasis on social inclusion, intergenerational cooperation, and the development of support systems that contribute to a more effective response to the needs of an ageing population.
Connecting knowledge and good practices
Director School represents an important professional training program for managers, experts, and decision-makers who wish to enhance their competences in the areas of leadership, organization, and the development of healthcare and social care systems. Through current topics, the exchange of good practices, and the integration of different disciplines, it enables participants to transfer modern scientific knowledge into practice and encourages the development of sustainable solutions for the future.
At today’s meeting, the participants were also addressed by the Secretary General and Dean of ECM Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barbara Toplak Perović, who emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, interdisciplinary cooperation, and continuous professional development in addressing the challenges of the modern healthcare and social care environment.
