After this session you’ll be able to:

1. Identify actions that can be taken to develop a career path in nursing leadership.
2. Describe tactics for developing time management skills to promote productivity.
3. Discuss leadership styles and strategies to empower your management skills in the workplace.

Why this is important:

All great leaders are familiar with the trial and error of developing the necessary skill set to be an effective motivator who makes a difference. It’s imperative that we all work to develop our own leadership style, and in turn give back to those new leaders seeking advice and direction.

Two speakers at different stages in their careers will discuss the paths they took and hurdles encountered along the way. Learn to build trust and accountability within your team to inspire productivity. Take home the necessary tools to navigate your day as a leader, which includes prioritizing tasks, defining objectives and goals, and measuring success. There are countless pearls of wisdom that can be gleaned from the stories of Orth-Nebitt and Diffenderfer on their journey to becoming directors of the surgical suite.