Dexagonal Thinking for Driving Innovation in Healthcare

Healthcare, medtech, and pharma are changing rapidly, and at an exponential rate; and they are having to adapt - only hopefully for the better. To adequately address the challenges our healthcare system faces in the near and distant future, service providers, managers, and leaders must put innovation, not in the rear view mirror, but instead to place it directly into the driving seat to shape the future of our healthcare. Two autonomous universities developed this joint-CET programme to respond to constantly evolving industry needs, as well as foster a culture that supports lifelong learning. We designed a new, integrated, multidimensional, ‘Dexagonal Thinking’ approach to address wicked problems that face healthcare professionals, innovators, and providers daily. The curriculum focused on innovative strategies and practical solutions for contemporary healthcare challenges. Participants collaborated on real world challenges, explore case studies, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care. This course is positioned at a level for any working adults, regardless of their starting qualifications, as long as they wish to continue to build and deepen their skills and competencies, throughout their careers.