Developing Emerging Leaders to Support Team-Based Primary Care.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Primary Care
• Leadership Development

Background:

• Teams are crucial for delivering high-quality, accessible primary care.
• Existing leadership programs often lack focus on team-based care competencies.
• There is a need for structured training to develop leaders within primary care teams.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a prototype for an interdisciplinary leadership training program for frontline primary care staff.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the 12-month Emerging Leaders program.
• To assess the impact of the training on participant capabilities and career progression.

Main Methods:

• The Emerging Leaders program utilized a blended approach with in-person and virtual delivery.
• Training components included didactic content, mentorship, peer-to-peer learning, and personal leadership development.
• The program targeted interdisciplinary frontline staff within primary care settings.

Main Results:

• Attendance at training events was consistently high.
• Nominators and participants reported significant improvements in knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Forty percent of program participants achieved promotions or secured new positions post-training.

Conclusions:

• The Emerging Leaders program serves as a viable model for interdisciplinary leadership training in primary care.
• The program effectively enhanced leadership capabilities among frontline staff.
• Investments in targeted leadership development can yield substantial career benefits for primary care professionals.