Think differently
Strengthen teams
Lead change
Who is it for?
InnovateHealth is designed for primary care teams, including those leading and supporting change in a variety of roles.
Whether you’re a practice facilitator, evaluator, program manager, or team lead, you’ll find practical tools you can use right away.
Administrative staff | Clinical teams |
Health teams | Leaders | Physicians
What is
Innovation Training?
Across Alberta, primary care is evolving and teams are being asked to adapt in real time.
That’s where InnovateHealth comes in.
InnovateHealth is a multi-session program designed to help you lead through change with confidence. It will help you build the skills to support the people side of change, while giving you hands-on tools to plan, implement, and sustain meaningful innovation across Alberta’s health system.
Funded through the Primary Care Innovation Fund, the program supports the goals of Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS). It is available to Alberta primary care teams at no cost.
InnovateHealth is delivered by Praxus Health and Thought Architects.
FLEXIBLE COURSE DELIVERY
Explore the program.
InnovateHealth is offered both online and in-person, so you can participate in a way that works for you and your team.
All participants receive access to an online learning platform, called Mighty Networks, where you can:
→ Access course content and materials
→ Explore tools and resources
→ Connect with InnovateHealth participants from across Alberta
The program is organized into two series: Leading People and Leading Innovation. Each series includes courses designed to support how you lead and implement change.
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Innovation starts with people.
This series focuses on the people side of change, helping you lead people and teams with the confidence to move ideas forward.
It builds the foundation for innovation by strengthening trust, communication, and collaboration, so teams are ready to take the next step and turn ideas into action.
Rethinking Change
~30 minutes
Change and innovation start with you. Learn the basics of how people and environments shape change, and how the brain’s networks influence thinking and learning.
Online, self-directed through Mighty Networks
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta College of Family Physicians for up to 0.5 Mainpro+® credits.
Coaching as Conversation
18 hours over 3-4 months
Lead through better conversations. Use coaching as a practical tool for communication and leadership. Build core skills to strengthen decision-making, support quality improvement, navigate conflict, and create more inclusive team environments.
Online or in-person, facilitated by Thought Architects
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta College of Family Physicians for up to 18.0 Mainpro+® credits.
Human Teamwork
7 hours | Teams must register
Learn how to collaborate effectively and build psychologically safe environments. Practice the mindsets and skills needed to work together on meaningful projects and sustain progress over time.
In-person, facilitated by Thought Architects
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta College of Family Physicians for up to 7.0 Mainpro+® credits.
Leading Innovation is a three-module series that builds practical skills to identify, test, and move innovations forward. Through self-paced learning, live virtual workshops, and optional coaching sessions, you will learn alongside a province-wide cohort working on real innovation opportunities.
By the end, you will have scoped an innovation and identified a practical path forward.
Space is limited and registration is open to individuals and teams, whether you’ve completed series one, "Leading People", or are new to InnovateHealth.
Module 1
Innovation Fundamentals
Build a shared understanding of innovation, explore case studies, and assess innovation conditions.
💻 Online Learning
Sept 28 - Oct 4, 2026
⚙️ Introduction Workshop
Oct 4, 2026
Module 2
Problem Framing
Explore the gap, define the problem clearly, and identify the stakeholders who need to be involved.
💻 Online Learning
Oct 4 - Nov 4, 2026
⚙️ Workshop
Nov 4, 2026
Module 3
Find Your Path Forward
Map potential partners, scope your innovation, and identify a practical path to move it forward.
💻 Online Learning
Nov 4 - Dec 2, 2026
⚙️ Innovation Workshop
Dec 2, 2026
What participants are saying.
“The course was excellent. It’s rare to attend a leadership course that leaves me feeling more equipped to do my job."
“This course feels foundational and could serve as a strong starting point for many related workshops.”
“Jake and Margie were fantastic. They were open, engaging, and highly knowledgeable. This was one of the best courses I’ve taken.”
Built Together
InnovateHealth is developed in collaboration with primary care partners and guided by the experiences of healthcare teams across Alberta.
Program delivery is managed by Praxus Health, in partnership with Thought Architects.