Innovation Training

Innovate. Connect. Thrive.

Innovation training for Primary Care teams

InnovateHealth is a training program being developed for Alberta’s primary care teams to support the province’s changing health system.

The program gives healthcare professionals the skills and confidence to bring innovative thinking into their daily work and team environments. It’s designed to not just prepare teams for change, but to help them lead it—shaping the future of healthcare in Alberta.

From training to transformation.

InnovateHealth provides participants with practical tools and strategies to address real-world challenges and create meaningful opportunities for innovation in Alberta’s evolving health system.

Funded through the Primary Care Innovation Grant, this program aligns with the goals of Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS).

This training is available to primary care leaders, primary care network physicians and administrative leaders, and clinic-level physicians and teams across Alberta.

Module 1

Innovation Fundamentals

Explore the foundations of innovation. This module highlights the science behind innovation, shares diverse perspectives, and encourages reflection on how to identify opportunities for innovation.

Module format: Self-directed, online

Duration: 30 minutes

Dates: Available starting January 2026

Module 1

Module 2

Coaching as Conversation

Learn how to use coaching as a powerful tool for communication and leadership. This module builds core coaching skills that strengthen decision-making, support quality improvement, and foster healthier workplace cultures. Participants will also explore strategies to navigate conflict and create more inclusive environments.

Module format: Online or in-person

Duration: 18 hours over 3-4 months

Dates: Participants are asked to sign-up for one cohort

Online cohorts

Tuesdays, 8 to 10 a.m. MT: February 10, 17, 24; March 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21, 28, 2026
Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m. MT: March 4, 11, 18; April 15, 22, 29; May 20, 27; June 3, 2026
Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m. MT: January 22, 29; February 5, 26; March 5, 12; April 9, 16, 23, 2026

In-person cohorts (located at 60 Uxborough Pl NW #600, Calgary, AB)

Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT: January 28; February 18; March 11, 2026
Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT: February 12; March 12; April 9, 2026
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: April 25; May 16; June 13, 2026

Module 2

Module 3

Human Teamwork

Strong teams are at the heart of innovation. This module focuses on how groups can collaborate effectively and build psychologically safe environments. Participants will practice the mindsets and skills needed to work together on meaningful projects, ensuring that innovation efforts are both productive and sustainable.

Module format: This module is available for team sign-up only (online and in-person)

Duration: 7 hours training, then linked to regular team meetings

Dates: Coming in March 2026

Module 3

Module 4

Implementing and Sustaining Innovation

Turn ideas into action. This module equips participants with practical strategies for testing, implementing, and sustaining innovation in their own settings. The focus is on tackling real-world challenges and building momentum for long-term success.

Module format: Coming soon

Duration: Coming soon

Dates: Coming 2026

Module 4

Built together.

InnovateHealth is being developed in collaboration with primary care partners and guided by the experiences of healthcare teams across Alberta. Course delivery is managed by Praxus Health, in partnership with Thought Architects.