This format is designed for the individual learner to develop their own skills and knowledge of leadership through various articles, topics, and seminars provided throughout the year in a flexible, self-paced schedule.
- This program outline is accessible and ideal for pharmacists working in any setting.
- Each month, the learner is encouraged to read or listen to one of the listed resources for the month and to thoughtfully reflect on how the provided insight and perspective may be applied in their own personal practice.
- Given the self-paced nature of this program, individual components of each month may be shifted based on personal preference, goals, and timelines.
- One resource within each month is recommended, though you are encouraged to explore the additional listed articles or lectures as time permits.
- Consider incorporating formally prepared leadership journal club handouts or articles into your work practice. One example would be a leadership-related article briefly discussed or presented at a monthly department or committee meeting.
| Month | Topic | Reading |
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1 |
Defining Leadership. |
White SJ. Leadership: successful alchemy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006; 63:1497-1503. Holdford DA. Leadership theories and their lessons for pharmacists. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2003; 60:1780-6. White SJ. Are you a manager or a leader? Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005; 62:702-4. Zaleznik A. Managers and leaders: Are they different? Harv Bus Rev. 2004; 82:74-81. |
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2 |
Leadership Development |
Jastrzembski JB. Developing leadership skills. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007; 64:1900-3. Woodward BW. The journey to professional excellence: A matter of priorities. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1998; 55:782-9. Zellmer W. Doing what needs to be done in pharmacy practice leadership: A message for residents. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2003; 60:1903-7. Zilz DA, Woodward BW, Thielke TS, Shane RR, Scott B. Leadership skills for a high-performance pharmacy practice. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2004; 61:2562-74. |
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3 |
Select one “Conversation about Leadership” video to view and discuss. |
“Conversations with Pharmacy’s Most Influential Leaders – Interviews by Sara J. White - https://www.ashpfoundation.org/Leadership-Development/Conversations-with-Pharmacy-Leaders-Video-Series |
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4 |
Select a John W. Webb Lecture, discuss the relevance of this award and how it has inspired health-system pharmacy practice. |
Past award lectures can be found at https://www.ashp.org/About-ASHP/Awards/Leadership-Awards/John-Webb-Lecture-Award/Past-Recipients |
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5 |
Select another “Conversations” video to view and discuss. |
Conversations with Pharmacy’s Most Influential Leaders – Interviews by Sara J. White - https://www.ashpfoundation.org/Leadership-Development/Conversations-with-Pharmacy-Leaders-Video-Series |
| 6 |
Select a Harvey AK Whitney Award Lecture, discuss the relevance of this award and how it has inspired health-system pharmacy practice. |
Past award lectures can be found at https://www.harveywhitney.org/lectures |
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7 |
Select at least one Success Skills article to read and discuss. |
Integrating Your Personal Life and Career |
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8 |
Select at least one Success Skills article to read and discuss. |
Using Self-Talk to Enhance Career Satisfaction and Performance |
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9 |
Select at least one Success Skills article to read and discuss. |
Your Professional Practice Vision Leading From a Clinical or Staff Position |
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10 |
Review the most current version of the Pharmacy Forecast. Discuss the trends that are predicted in pharmacy based on this report and how they can impact your career. Each participant can take a section to discuss or review the complete report. |
The annual report is typically published in January and can be found at: https://www.ashpfoundation.org/pharmacyforecast |
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11 |
Creating Change. |
Kotter JP. Leading change: Why transformation efforts fail. Harv Bus Rev. 2007; 85:96-103. Kotter JP, Schlesinger LA. Choosing strategies for change. Harv Bus Rev. Jul – Aug 2008. Heifetz RA, Linsky M. A survival guide for leaders. Harv Bus Rev. 2002; 80:65-74,152. |
| 12 | Managerial Development. |
Abramowitz PW. Nurturing relationships: an essential ingredient of leadership. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2001; 58:479-84. Drucker PF. What makes an effective executive. Harv Bus Rev. 2004; 82:58-63,136. White SL. Managing yourself so others want to work with you. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008; 65:922-5. |