Ken Griffin is CEO of Australian Primary Healthcare Nurses Association (APNA), the national peak body for Primary Healthcare Nurses, Australia. Ken is driving double-digit growth, leading advocacy and improving operations.
In this episode, Ken explains how to:
grow membership in a not-for-profit
advocate for industry change
lead a remote workforce
foster a culture of positive disruption.
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Soundbites:
[2:36] Shifting the Not-for-Profit Mindset
Operating as a peak organization with authority rather than relying on traditional fundraising.
[4:09] Advocacy in Action
Key issues tackled through advocacy and how policy changes impact the industry.
[4:17] Influencing National Health Policy
The role in major government initiatives like the Strengthening Medicare Task Force.
[5:44] Managing a Remote Workforce
The shift from hiring locally to a national best-candidate policy.
[6:04] Building a High-Engagement Remote Team
Ensuring equal participation, fostering culture, and maintaining team connection.
[9:49] Fostering Friendly Competition
Using fun initiatives like the 10,000 Step Challenge to keep teams engaged.
[10:19] Scaling the Organization
Growth from 19 to 65 employees and the changes that supported expansion.
[10:51] Redefining Member Events
Transforming a traditional conference into a high-energy Festival of Nursing.
[12:50] The Power of Purpose and Culture
How focusing on purpose leads to better engagement and results.
[13:17] Creating a Culture of Positive Disruption
Embedding innovation and bold thinking into everyday operations.
[15:52] Values That Drive Success
The three core values:
Positive Disruption
Pursue Excellence
Better Together
[17:12] Fostering Collaboration in Healthcare
Bringing together 60 healthcare leaders to drive industry-wide change.
[17:46] Strategic Plans for the Future
Investing in a fund for health disruption and AI-driven member solutions.
[19:25] Leadership Advice for CEOs
The importance of common language and alignment in maintaining culture.
[20:49] Enhancing Member Engagement
Balancing online and offline interactions to support busy professionals.
[22:06] Final insights on leadership, culture, and making an industry-wide impact.
ABOUT APNA
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association: https://www.apna.asn.au/
ABOUT KEN GRIFFIN
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-griffin-71495a/
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