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Leadership Development: An Essential Ingredient In Supporting Nursing Unit Managers, Valerie J. Wilson, Sheree Paterson, Kelly Kornman Jan 2013

Leadership Development: An Essential Ingredient In Supporting Nursing Unit Managers, Valerie J. Wilson, Sheree Paterson, Kelly Kornman

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Purpose: The aim of the leadership development program was to enhance participants' understanding of person-centered leadership in the context of their nursing unit manager (NUM) roles.

Materials and methods: This article details the results of the NUM leadership development program (LDP). Twenty-one NUMs from an Australian pediatric hospital participated in the 8-month program. The evaluation encompassed a group claims/concerns/issues session, one-on-one interviews, and written feedback. Data were themed using a four-step sequential process.

Results: The NUM LDP had a positive impact on the leadership practices of the participants. Six key themes were identified from the evaluation: "forming …