How to Develop a Leadership Training Program
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A Training Program Using an Agility Ladder for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Published on: March 7, 2020
1Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Roberts Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Abstract:
Leadership training is an essential component of faculty development and resident training. Characteristics of leaders include growth mindset, curiosity, humility, selflessness, intrinsic motivation, hunger to achieve, insight, collaboration, harmony, introversion and analytical approach (inherited) and emotional intelligence, empathy, flexibility, adaptability, conflict management, resilience, interpersonal skills, and judgment (learned). Training for each of these characteristics will enhance the leadership abilities of the surgical department.
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