Leadership Lab: Leadership Development for Nurse Managers
The Leadership Laboratory is a blended learning program (virtual sessions and online work) 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.
Hear from facilitator Dr. Barbara Mackoff in the video below on the unique value offered by this course:
"The context was timely. The presenter was amazing. She really connected with each of us to get the most out of the experience together with her. We enjoyed and learned so much from this program. I've already told my boss that it has been an amazing journey that others in our facility should take for themselves."
Program Impact
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.
What to Expect
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 Zoom meeting.
Intended Audience
Early- and mid-careerist nurse managers.
Course Faculty & Facilitator
Dr. Mackoff 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.
Live Learning Lab Dates
Just Announced: Learning Lab dates for 2025
Feb. 6 Live Learning Lab Orientation
Feb. 20 Motivation
Strategies to energize your staff.
March 27 Communication in Conflict
Tools to build alliances and resolve conflict.
April 24 Strategic Time Management
Techniques to protect time for work priorities.
May 15 Team Building
Building trust and creativity approaches to encourage collaborative and creative teamwork.
June 12 Emotional Mastery
Techniques for achieving self-restraint, boundary clarity and gaining strategic lessons from experiences.
July 10 Change Agility
Strategies to cope with-and create change and innovation.
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 the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Education for questions.
Virtual Programs
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The program offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 19.5 contact hours.
AONL is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 15740.