Tackling Wicked Challenges Together
Why Ontario needs OHODN now more than ever.
What Makes a Challenge “Wicked”
A wicked challenge is more than a tough problem. It’s a complex, evolving issue with no single cause, no clear solution, and no one organization capable of addressing it alone.
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Complex and interconnected
Fixing one aspect often impacts another.
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Hard to define
Different stakeholders see different problems.
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Solution-resistant
What works in one place might fail in another.
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High-stakes and collaborative
Success requires everyone at the table.
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Constantly evolving
Solutions must adapt as the context changes.
In healthcare, examples include:
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Employee Engagement, Wellness & Retention
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Healthcare Worker Burnout
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System Integration & OHT Alignment
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Digital Transformation & Adoption
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Patient Flow & Capacity Issues
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Indigenous Health & Reconciliation
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Talent Pipeline & Leadership Development
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Climate Change & System Resilience
How OHODN Makes the Difference
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Creating Shared Understanding
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Neutral, collaborative space across hospitals, OHTs, and partners
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Share perspectives and experiences
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Build a common language and co-define the problem
Accelerating Collaborative Solutions
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Innovation labs to design and test new solutions
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Communities of practice to refine and share what works
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Cross-organizational partnerships for province-wide impact
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Sustaining Momentum
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Consistent communication and knowledge sharing
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Platforms for reflection and iteration
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A trusted network that stays with leaders over time
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Pooling Expertise and Resources
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Connect experts, tools, and innovations across the province
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Prevent duplication via shared, evidence-based approaches
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Co-develop resources that benefit the entire system
Building System Capacity
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Learning and coaching opportunities
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Peer-to-peer exchange forums
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Promote OD as a strategic capability in transformation