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ACADEMY COOKBOOK of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE

Leadership Protocol of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE

From the Desk of the College Dean & College Founding Director

Dear and honored Health Captains,

Dear and honored Faculty Members and Academy Chairpersons of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE,

Dear Colleagues, dear Friends and dear Health Captains Alumnis,

Your ongoing support and donations, everybody’s inputs and network integration to built and run THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE is very much appreciated and mirrors our Mission: “LEADERSHIP FOR EXPLORING SUSTAINABLE HEALTH“.

This document outlines the foundational leadership protocol for THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE. It is intended as your Reference and Compass as we evolve from the initial Club Chapter structure now for the purpose of the College into a future-driven additional Academy model to act synchronized together.

This transition reflects our commitment to strategic clarity, focused collaboration, and deep respect for human cognitive capacity, guided by the principles of Neuroleadership — specifically Dunbar’s Number (5-15-50-150) — and interdisciplinary synergy as described in the Medici Effect and finally the strategic Tipping Point Number 150.

Our goal is to enable high-impact collaboration within a structured but flexible framework that supports our mission: Lifecare Leadership and Innovation in Medicine.

I. Leadership Framework of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE

To ensure strategic alignment, accountability, and agility across the College, the following five-tier leadership structure is hereby adopted:

1. Honorary Dean
   The Honorary Dean provides strategic oversight, serves as a bridge across all Academies, and represents the College in the wider ecosystem of The Health Captains Club. This role ensures coherence of mission and alignment with the broader Lifecare strategy.

2. Academy Honorary Chairs
   Each of the five Academies is led by one to three appointed Academy Chairs out of the Twin-, Topic-, Talent-Chaptersystem of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB. These leaders are responsible for setting the Academy’s strategic agenda, guiding the Core Team, initiating Think Tanks, and collaborating with other Chairs and the College Dean. Chairpersons must act as role models of interdisciplinary leadership and cross-sector navigation. Honorary Academy Chairs must be Members of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB first.

3. Academy Core Teams
   Each Academy will establish a dedicated Core Team, limited to a maximum of 5 Members of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB. This team forms the operational nucleus of the Academy and is tasked with implementation, coordination of activities, and internal development. The Core Team must maintain a high level of communication, shared ownership, and trust.

4. Academy Think Tanks
   Think Tanks are task-specific, time-bound working groups designed to explore defined questions, challenges, or innovation opportunities within each Academy. They draw upon members from Core Teams, Brainpools, and external experts. Their size will be intentionally small (maximum of 15 Members) to preserve effective communication and cross-pollination of ideas.

5. Academy Brainpools
   Each Academy may maintain a Brainpool of advisors, experts, and contributors, not exceeding 50 Participants per Dunbar’s Number. This group forms the extended knowledge base of the College, contributing to Think Tanks, mentoring activities, and collaborative ventures as needed. Brainpool members may be drawn from across The Health Captains Club and external networks.

This structure ensures that our academic and leadership collaboration remains human-centered, high-trust, and innovation-driven.

II. The Five Core Academies

The College’s academic engine will operate through five focused Academies, each reflecting a strategic domain central to our mission. Each Academy Chairperson is entrusted with shaping the direction and culture of their respective Academy.

1. Lifecare Academy
The Lifecare Academy focuses on advancing personalized, preventive, and integrated health approaches. It explores innovative pathways for patient-centered care, value-based medicine, and population health strategies across all life stages with the focus on HEALTHSPAN Medicine, Science & Economy.

2. Governance Academy
The Governance Academy addresses ethical, legal, regulatory, and systemic challenges towards value-based Healthcare and value-based Lifecare. It cultivates responsible governance models, health diplomacy, and cross-sector frameworks for navigating complex health ecosystems.

3. Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy supports the development of transformative leaders in medicine and health systems. It integrates systems thinking, neuroleadership, and organizational behavior to empower current and future decision-makers.

4. Mentorship Academy
The Mentorship Academy ensures robust knowledge and network transfer and professional development through structured mentoring. It connects generations of health leaders and scholars and fosters a culture of reflective learning and growth.

5. Entrepreneurship Academy
The Entrepreneurship Academy empowers innovators, intrapreneurs, and startup builders to translate health ideas into scalable impact. It supports venture development, innovation cycles, and systems entrepreneurship in alignment with health equity and sustainability.

III. Faculty Protocol and Membership

The Faculty of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE is limited to a maximum of 50 active Members. This limit reflects our commitment to deep collaboration, active participation, and cognitive coherence across leadership roles. Faculty members are expected to:

• Contribute to at least one Academy in a leadership, mentorship, or advisory capacity.

• Participate actively in cross-Academy collaboration and College-wide events.

• Uphold the values of The Health Captains Club and serve as Ambassadors of the College’s vision.

Academy Chairs are responsible for reporting Academy progress to the Dean on a quarterly basis and initiating cross-Academy collaboration where needed. Chairs are also expected to maintain clear succession planning and ensure diversity of expertise and perspective within their teams.

IV. Synchronization with THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE and THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB

As part of our commitment to impactful and forward-looking leadership, THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE aligns its strategic vision, operational actions, and communication channels closely with the broader goals of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS INSTITUTE and THE HEALTH CAPTAINS CLUB. Together, we form a unified and powerful leadership mission centered on

“Leadership for Exploring Sustainable Health.”

This shared mission integrates the Institute’s focus on strategic studies across universities, academic medical centers, and health foundations; its role in positioning sustainable medicine as a key regional competitive advantage; and its dedication to converging sustainable healthcare models—including healthy longevity, Blue Zones, and One Health paradigms. Moreover, through coordinated synchronization of regional, national, and global initiatives, our collective efforts strive to accelerate the superconvergence of sustainable value-based healthcare, accessible healthy longevity medicine, community-based Blue Zones care, and One Health lifecare.

This alignment ensures that our College’s leadership not only advances cutting-edge knowledge and practice within our Academies but also contributes to a larger ecosystem dedicated to creating lasting health impact for current and future generations.

V. Implementation Principles

This Academy structure is designed to be adaptable yet grounded. Each Academy must evolve based on its internal momentum and external relevance, but always within the bounds of our core values:

• Small is powerful: Limit group sizes to encourage trust, dialogue, and efficiency.

• Diversity is intelligence: Blend backgrounds, professions, and disciplines for creative insight.

• Leadership is service: Academy Chairs and Core Teams serve as stewards, not gatekeepers.

• Lifelong learning is foundational: Every member is both a teacher and a learner.

• Collaboration is culture: We succeed through shared purpose, not positional power.

Let this ACADEMY COOKBOOK of THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE serve as both an operational guide and an invitation to lead boldly, collaborate generously, and shape the future of health together. You are each a steward of this vision, and through disciplined structure and inspired action, we will translate our values into lasting impact.

Your Input is always welcome and this Cookbook serves as a living document taking together action towards sustainable Medicine for sustainable Health for our Generation having the Privilege to be the First Generation towards Lifecare for the Generations to come.

Welcome on Board: Our greatest responsibility is to be good ancestors.

With respect and resolve,

Dr. Henri Michael von Blanquet
President & Founding Director
THE HEALTH CAPTAINS COLLEGE