Testimonials from LDI's First Cohort of Participants and Mentors
“Through interacting with colleagues from all over the world, I gained new insight into options for tackling the challenges that face our countries. What seemed overwhelming in the past now seems manageable. I return to my home with a practical approach to reducing the suffering of the many people who struggle to reach effective palliative care. I have developed my leadership skills and feel confident in leading change in my country.” (Participant, Residential Course, Jan 2010)
“LDI has been a great opportunity to improve my self-confidence…I was given tools in order to recognize the importance of identifying our circle of influence, keep focused, seize opportunities, and keep on working as a team, in order to be able to collaborate, and be part of the development of Palliative Care”. (SB, 6 month Report Testimonial)
“Being a pioneer in palliative care in my region…this Programs gives me a feeling that I am not alone. It gave me a chance for learning from an exceptional leaders and examples. I was able to transform the leadership skills I learned into life style, behavior and attitude.” (Testimonial from MB, Quarterly Report)
“I have a new language (the language of leadership) to use in my day to day conversations with others.” (Participant, Residential Course, Jan 2010)
”The LDI is creating a global network of leaders in Palliative Care. As the world becomes smaller, the value of international collaboration via formal and informal interactions becomes the more effective than competition or working independently. I believe that the LDI will at first have impact at the informal interactions level, leading onto bigger and better things in the formal spheres of work and influence.” (Anonymous)
“LDI is an enormous opportunity for learning in a very safe environment, with very practical, useful tools.” (Anonymous)
“I have an opportunity to hear from world class palliative care champions and leadership gurus. I really hope more and more physicians will have similar opportunities!”. (Anonymous)
“I have been given a great opportunity not only to become a leader in palliative care field, but also to learn how to work and interact with people from all over in the world for a common goal.” (Anonymous)
“It has been a great learning experience and an exciting journey of discovery of self. When you think you just might know enough of yourself, you then realize there is just that extra part of self you are discovering.” (Anonymous)
“Having self-awareness and this enabling us to grow as persons and this encouraging us as team members to grow, inspire, and model the way. It’s been and is a marvelous experience, challenging, and very fruitful.” (Anonymous)
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