Implementing an Online Longitudinal Leadership Development Program Using a Leadership-Specific Continuing

Grace Oyenuga1, Miranda Law2, Minesh Parbat3

  • 1School of Pharmacy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.

Summary

Pharmacists need leadership skills to advance their careers. This study introduces a continuing professional development tool for leadership growth and mentoring, highlighting the need for more research on effective leadership training methods.

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