Learning together: A quality improvement project on tandem training for dyad leadership partners in healthcare

Formal training for those in managerial roles in healthcare is often fragmented, with clinical leaders and operational leaders receiving separate training or none at all. This project aimed to gain insights into how to better prepare leaders in dyad leadership roles through education provided to them in partnership. Understanding and strengthening dyad leader relationships can help shape positive experiences for leaders and their teams. To this end, a novel, free self-directed program, based on the Leads Self domain of the LEADS framework, was delivered. Participants reported a high satisfaction rate with the program. Self-assessed leadership scores indicated significant improvements in leadership capabilities. This project's findings have the potential to inform future leadership development programs and contribute to improving co-leadership practices in real-world settings.