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Leadership training to improve nurse retention.
Allan Wallis1, Kathy I Kennedy
1School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO 80217-3364, USA. allan.wallis@ucdenver.edu
Journal of Nursing Management
|February 16, 2013
Summary
Team-based training shows promise for improving nurse retention. Success hinges on emotional intelligence of leaders and a collaborative organizational culture, highlighting the need for careful program development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
- Nursing Workforce Development
Background:
- A leadership training program was developed over one year.
- The program aimed to build effective teams to address nurse retention issues.
- Participating organizations represented diverse sectors in Colorado.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a training program focused on collaborative, team-based approaches.
- To assess the program's effectiveness in improving nurse retention.
- To understand the influence of emotional intelligence and organizational culture on team effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation employed participant observation and group interviews.
- Standardized tests measured individual emotional intelligence.
- Team dynamics were assessed using psychometric tools.
Main Results:
- Two of five teams excelled, one showed moderate success, and two faced significant challenges.
- Team dynamics were significantly influenced by supervisory emotional intelligence.
- Organizational culture and structure played a crucial role in team outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Team approaches to nurse retention are promising but require strategic implementation.
- Collaborative problem-solving environments are key for successful team-based retention strategies.
- Leadership emotional intelligence and organizational context are critical factors for team effectiveness in retention efforts.
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