You Lead a Strong Department. Are You Seen at the System Level?

Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS

Published on: 14/06/2026

Department-level healthcare leaders often stall when they try to lead beyond their department. The problem is not effort. It is that collaboration requires preparation most teams never get.

Leading Beyond Your Department

The Gap Between Strong Departments and System-Level Leadership

Tina Patel Gunaldo, PhD, DPT, MHS

Published on: 10/05/2026

Healthcare managers and directors often lead well inside their departments and still get passed over for advancement. Here is what system-level leadership actually requires, and where to start.

Leading Beyond Your Department