Leadership Lab: Leadership Development for Nurse Managers
Are you looking for a fresh approach to develop your potential as a leader? Join us for AONL’s virtual Leadership Laboratory led by Dr. Barbara Mackoff, author of Nurse Manager Engagement. The Laboratory is a blended learning program (virtual sessions and online work) held over a six-month period.
Grounded in peer-to-peer consultation and actionable leadership tools, this program maximizes opportunities for managers to advise each other and convey wisdom and best practices in dealing with shared leadership issues in the context of evidence-based management.
Hear from facilitator Dr. Barbara Mackoff in the video below on the unique value offered by this course:
"The context was timely. The presenter was amazing. She really connected with each of us to get the most out of the experience together with her. We enjoyed and learned so much from this program. I've already told my boss that it has been an amazing journey that others in our facility should take for themselves."
Program Impact
Through interactions with colleagues from across the country, nurse managers have the opportunity to develop expertise on topics and challenges relevant to their leadership practice. Groups from the same facility are encouraged to participate together to reinforce learning.
What to Expect
Each monthly Leadership Lab is organized around one of six key leadership practices. The lab consists of interactive discussion posts, videos and periodic readings and assessments leading up to a Live Learning Lab. Participants can expect to spend approximately 1.5 hours of online work leading up to the Live Learning Lab and 1.5 hours on the Live Learning Lab Zoom meeting.
Intended Audience
Early- and mid-careerist nurse managers.
Course Faculty & Facilitator
Dr. Mackoff is a consulting psychologist and educator, author of Nurse Manager Engagement and Leadership Laboratory for Nurse Leaders and a recognized authority on nursing management and leadership. She is a Fulbright specialist who develops leadership training for nurse leaders worldwide. Hear from Dr. Mackoff below on strategic time management, one of the topics covered in this course.
Live Learning Lab Dates
Just Announced: Learning Lab dates for 2026
Feb. 19 Live Learning Lab Orientation
Feb. 26 Motivation
Learn smart and surprising strategies to motivate yourself and others.
March 19 Communication in Conflict
Discover actionable tools to build alliances and resolve conflict.
April 16 Strategic Time Management
Explore the ways and means to manage time in light of your priorities.
May 21 Team Building Through Trust
Discover tools to lead your team to collaborate and create for deepening trust, engagement and creativity.
June 18 Emotional Mastery
Learn techniques for meeting the emotional demands of being a nurse manager.
July 16 Change Agility
Identify specific approaches for coping with — and creating — change.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
AONL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and strives to ensure that no individual with a disability is deprived of the opportunity to participate in the program solely by reason of that disability. Through its agents, AONL will provide reasonable accommodations for a candidate with a disability who requests accommodations. Requests can be made by sending a written request 21 days in advance of the program. Contact AONL Education for questions.
Virtual Programs
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT AND NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDIT
The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The program offers attendees the opportunity to earn up to 19.5 contact hours.
AONL is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 15740.