Cleveland Clinic Receives $23 Million Gift to Launch New Programs in the Global Leadership and Learning Institute

The transformational gift will enable Cleveland Clinic to develop a new program that will foster collaboration and professional growth among a global community of healthcare leaders. These courses will provide a framework for leaders to build innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery for patients, communities and organizations.

“Thousands of Cleveland Clinic caregivers will take part in these expanded leadership programs, focusing on their professional development for today’s healthcare sector and preparing themselves for healthcare leadership of the future,” says Gina Cronin, executive director of the Mandel Institute.

The courses will take place at the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, on Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University’s Health Education Campus. The pavilion, a 477,000-square-foot facility, equipped with collaborative study spaces, innovation laboratories and classrooms, will contribute to an unparalleled learning experience for program participants.

The learning experience extends beyond the Health Education Campus as well. The gift also establishes the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Global Leadership and Learning Pathway, a training program that will be offered by the Mandel Institute to support top-performing Cleveland Clinic caregivers.

A Philanthropic Partnership to Enhance Care Through Leadership

The Mandel Foundation is dedicated to cultivating transformational leadership to improve health and well-being across the world. Entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist Mort Mandel notes, “I am delighted to continue our foundation’s partnership with Cleveland Clinic.”

“Our foundation believes that a commitment to developing exceptional leaders, an ethical culture, and a strong commitment to values will result in a more successful organization, and through such leaders, stronger and healthier communities worldwide.”

Concepts from Mandel’s book, “It’s All About Who You Hire, How They Lead,” will be woven into course curriculum. The book was written to inspire all professionals—young and seasoned—to be effective leaders.

Tom Mihaljevic, MD, president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, remarks that this partnership will have a resounding impact.

“Cleveland Clinic is grateful for the Mandel Foundation’s generous gift, and for their deep commitment to fostering exceptional leadership and inspiring all of us to work to improve the lives of people around the world,” he says.