Leadership Lab: Leadership Development for Nurse Managers
The Leadership Laboratory is a blended learning program (online work and conference call) held over a six month period. The program is a fresh format for the leadership development of nurse managers and is facilitated by Dr. Barbara Mackoff.
Grounded in peer-to-peer consultation and evidence based management, this program maximizes opportunities for managers to advise each other and convey wisdom and best practices in dealing with shared leadership issues in the context of evidence based management.
What to expect in Learning Labs
Each monthly Leadership Lab is organized around one of six key leadership practices. The lab consists of interactive discussion posts, videos and periodic readings and assessments leading up to a Live Learning Lab. Participants can expect to spend approximately 1.5 hours of online work leading up to the Live Learning Lab and 1.5 hours on the Live Learning Lab call.
What is the impact from the labs?
Through interactions with colleagues from across the country, nurse managers have the opportunity to develop expertise on topics and challenges relevant to their leadership practice. Groups from the same facility are encouraged to participate together to reinforce learning.
"This has been very informative for me as a new Nurse Manager! Not only have I garnished wise examples of successful practice, but I know that I am not alone with all these issues! Another surprise meeting monthly with other Managers in my facility has created a great rapport and support system as well."
Registration Information
| Registration Type | Price |
|---|---|
| AONL Member | $1,000 |
| Nonmember of AONL | $1,250 |
| Member Group* | $950 |
| Nonmember Group* | $1,200 |
*In order to receive the group registration discount you must have five or more people from the same organization. If paying by check or registering a group: please contact Shanna Sweeney, ssweeney@aha.org to register.
Live Learning Lab Dates
Learning labs will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. CT.
Live Learning Lab Introduction
Motivation
Learn strategies to energize your staff.
Communication in Conflict
Tools to build alliances and resolve conflict.
Strategic Time Management
Techniques to protect time for work priorities.
Team Building
Building trust and creativity approaches to encourage collaborative and creative teamwork.
Emotional Mastery
Techniques for achieving self-restraint, boundary clarity and gaining strategic lessons from experiences.
Change Agility
Strategies to cope with-and create change and innovation.
Continuing Education Contact Hours
Accreditation Statement
This workshop is approved for up to 19.5 continuing nursing education contact hours (all course work and attendance at live lab calls must be completed to earn all hours).
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Special Assistance
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in this program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations.
For information on the course or future courses contact Shanna Sweeney.
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Barbara is a consulting psychologist, author of Nurse Manager Engagement, educator and a recognized authority on nursing management and leadership. She is a Fulbright specialist and has brought the leadership lab to an international audience.