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The need for leadership training in long-term care settings.

Purpose Globally, in 1980, approximately 5.8 per cent of the world population was 65 years old and older. By 2050, this number will more than triple to 16 per cent. From a leadership perspective, there is at least one challenge (among many others challenges) to consider. This paper (viewpoint) aims to provide support for the growing need for academically prepared managers. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a viewpoint which presents several characteristics of the long-term care (LTC) field that support the need for academically trained leaders. Findings LTC leaders in all countries must be sufficiently versed in numerous management areas to provide leadership when called on by those assigned to their care. Given local area variations in population needs present across all countries, it may be unwise to advocate for national, countrywide standardization of requirements. Yet, older adults accessing LTC services should expect a minimum level of knowledge from all of their providers - not just those who provide direct, hands-on care. However, similar to those who provide direct care, leaders should receive competency-based education with specific attention to effective communication skills, team-based approaches to care delivery, information technologies and population health. Originality/value Although much of the extant literature focuses on the delivery of care to older persons, there is a dearth of literature addressing the role of LTC leaders in light of global aging. Establishing a minimum level of academic training and increasing transparency focused on the positive experiences of elders residing in LTC facilities should help dispel the notion that placement in an LTC facility reflects filial failure.

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