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The Relational Playbook Nurse Leadership Development Program Using the Whistle Systems Employee Recognition Platform:
Marguerite Daus1,2, Brigid Connelly2, Drew Carter3
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13001 E 17th Place, Aurora, CO, 80045, United States, +1 3037242261.
JMIR Nursing
|February 2, 2026
Summary
This study shows that delivering leadership development content via the Whistle app is an acceptable and feasible method for supporting busy nurse leaders. The flexible, app-based approach positively impacted their personal growth and work attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership Development
- Nurse Practitioner Education
- Digital Health Interventions
Background:
- Traditional leadership programs often fail due to inflexible schedules for busy clinicians.
- There is a need for scalable, adaptable leadership development solutions for nurse leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of the Relational Playbook leadership program.
- To assess the delivery of this program via the Whistle Systems web and mobile application.
Main Methods:
- A 1-year pilot study using descriptive survey and qualitative interview data.
- Content delivered weekly via app-based nudges and email, integrating behavioral science and gamification.
- Engagement and user experience data collected through surveys, check-ins, and interviews.
Main Results:
- The program was deemed acceptable, appropriate, and feasible by nurse leaders.
- Participants valued the microlearning content, flexibility, and weekly nudges.
- The program supported personal growth and fostered positive attitudes toward work.
Conclusions:
- The Whistle platform is an acceptable method for delivering leadership development to nurse leaders.
- This digital approach supports the growth and well-being of busy nurse leaders.
- Generalizability is limited by the small sample size and lack of a comparison group.
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