Start Date

10-29-2016 2:00 PM

End Date

10-29-2016 3:00 PM

Description

Purpose: To develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes about leadership for graduate medical education trainees, junior nurses, and allied health trainees.

Background: Many graduate medical education (GME) trainees, junior nurses, and allied health professionals complete training with exceptional clinical skills, but are not equipped to assume leadership roles or work well within teams. The goal of LEAD 2.0 is fill the gap for those assuming leadership positions, and to enhance the leadership skills of all trainees.

Intervention: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Department of GME developed an interprofessional leadership curriculum called LEAD 2.0 in 2016. The curriculum of LEAD 2.0 was derived from a systematic review of existing leadership curricula as well as a local needs assessment focusing on content, format, barriers, and logistics. The curriculum is composed of 8 core topics, each with well-defined goals and objectives: leadership fundamentals (leadership styles, definitions, etc.), mentoring and coaching, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, feedback, managing effectively, building an effective team, and implementing change). Teaching methods are interactive and based on the Kolb Learning Cycle and Adult Learning Theory. LEAD 2.0 sessions are 1.5 hours long and occur monthly.

Preliminary Results: Four sessions have been completed with 106 interprofessionals attending at least one session. Survey results suggest that sessions are useful and leading to changes in leadership behaviors among participants. Ninety percent (18/20) of those attending Leadership 101 (n=53) who responded to a post-class survey said the session was useful and 95% (19/20) said they were inspired to learn more about leadership.

Recommendations: 1. Participants want materials that allow for interactive teaching sessions to include personal leadership inventories and case studies. 2. Speakers should be a mix of local speakers and outside experts if possible. 3. Logistics and timing should be coordinated with all stakeholders well in advance to allow for maximal participation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Determine the key elements of a successful interprofessional leadership curriculum.
  2. Demonstrate potential teaching strategies for leadership development.
  3. Recognize optimal methods for evaluating a leadership curriculum.

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Oct 29th, 2:00 PM Oct 29th, 3:00 PM

LEAD 2.0: An Interprofessional Leadership Curriculum

Purpose: To develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes about leadership for graduate medical education trainees, junior nurses, and allied health trainees.

Background: Many graduate medical education (GME) trainees, junior nurses, and allied health professionals complete training with exceptional clinical skills, but are not equipped to assume leadership roles or work well within teams. The goal of LEAD 2.0 is fill the gap for those assuming leadership positions, and to enhance the leadership skills of all trainees.

Intervention: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Department of GME developed an interprofessional leadership curriculum called LEAD 2.0 in 2016. The curriculum of LEAD 2.0 was derived from a systematic review of existing leadership curricula as well as a local needs assessment focusing on content, format, barriers, and logistics. The curriculum is composed of 8 core topics, each with well-defined goals and objectives: leadership fundamentals (leadership styles, definitions, etc.), mentoring and coaching, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, feedback, managing effectively, building an effective team, and implementing change). Teaching methods are interactive and based on the Kolb Learning Cycle and Adult Learning Theory. LEAD 2.0 sessions are 1.5 hours long and occur monthly.

Preliminary Results: Four sessions have been completed with 106 interprofessionals attending at least one session. Survey results suggest that sessions are useful and leading to changes in leadership behaviors among participants. Ninety percent (18/20) of those attending Leadership 101 (n=53) who responded to a post-class survey said the session was useful and 95% (19/20) said they were inspired to learn more about leadership.

Recommendations: 1. Participants want materials that allow for interactive teaching sessions to include personal leadership inventories and case studies. 2. Speakers should be a mix of local speakers and outside experts if possible. 3. Logistics and timing should be coordinated with all stakeholders well in advance to allow for maximal participation.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Determine the key elements of a successful interprofessional leadership curriculum.
  2. Demonstrate potential teaching strategies for leadership development.
  3. Recognize optimal methods for evaluating a leadership curriculum.