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Growing future leaders: developing perinatal managers from within
1Kowalski & Associates Consulting, Castle Rock, CO, USA. Karren.Kowalski@worldnet.att.net
Summary
Developing internal nursing leaders is crucial for retaining staff and reducing high replacement costs. This article presents an in-facility leadership development program for frontline managers, drawing on business models.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Healthcare Leadership
- Organizational Development
Background:
- Unit-level leaders significantly impact staff nurse retention.
- High costs associated with leadership and staff turnover.
- Challenges in recruiting qualified staff and leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an internal leadership development process for frontline nursing managers.
- To adapt business community models for nursing leadership training.
- To describe a practical, facility-based program for leadership growth.
Main Methods:
- Developing a structured leadership program for internal use.
- Utilizing models from the business sector for program design.
- Creating three distinct courses with specific content and experiential projects.
Main Results:
- A detailed process for internal leadership development is outlined.
- The program includes didactic content and practical experiential learning.
- The approach is designed to be implemented within healthcare facilities.
Conclusions:
- Internal leadership development is a viable strategy to address nursing leadership challenges.
- The proposed program offers a cost-effective solution for enhancing leadership capacity.
- This model supports the cultivation of strong nursing leaders from within the organization.