GVON x Sehatlings: The 48-Hour Leadership Sprint

Transforming Healthcare Leadership Through Innovation & Collaboration

The Global Village Oncology Network (GVON), in strategic partnership with Sehatlings, successfully hosted "The 48-Hour Leadership Sprint."

Held at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, this intensive bootcamp brought together 22 healthcare professionals from leading institutions—including Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), and Karachi Medical & Dental College (KMDC)—alongside NIC-incubated startup founders.

The primary objective was to foster cross-institutional collaboration and equip medical professionals with modern leadership frameworks.

The "BAD" Framework is Killing Healthcare Culture.

In too many hospitals and clinics, a toxic cycle prevails. We call it the BAD Framework:

• Blame

• Accuse

• Demand

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This outdated model stifles innovation, burns out doctors, and ultimately hurts patients. GVON partnered with Sehatlings—the leaders in healthcare innovation—to dismantle this framework.

At the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, we gathered 22 of the brightest minds from Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), KMDC, and top health-tech startups.

Our goal? To replace Blame with accountability. To replace Accuse with trust. To replace Demand with collaboration.

Program Highlights

The two-day agenda was split into distinct laboratories for learning and application:

Day 1: The Applied Leadership Lab

• Facilitator: Dr. Azeem Qureshi (Institute of Business Management - IoBM)

• Focus: Strategic thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

• Activity: The day concluded with a "LEGO Strategic Challenge," a practical exercise demonstrating how diverse teams can innovate under pressure.

  
  

Day 2: The Systematic Change Lab

• Keynote Speakers: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Nadeem Abbasi & Dr. Maria Tariq (Aga Khan University Hospital)

• Focus: Healthcare leadership, clinical excellence, and building positive institutional cultures.

• Insights: The panel shared actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of modern hospital administration while maintaining a patient-first approach.

Partnership Impact

This event highlights the shared vision of GVON and Sehatlings: bridging the gap between clinical expertise and operational innovation. By creating a space for shared learning between established hospitals and emerging tech startups, we are helping to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders in Pakistan.