2026 YRA Tasks & Assignments

Leadership in Action Projects – as part of the curriculum, each participant will also complete at least one Leadership in Action project from a list provided. Time in projects vary from 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on the project selected.

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Date	Tasks/Assignments	Length
February 2026	Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment and Improvement Goals Self-assess current proficiency in seven leadership competency domains Identify areas to strive for improvement and applied skills at the conclusion of the program Facilitator(s): Leslie Howell	.50 hour
February 2026	Professional development coaching session – online CliftonStrengths Assessment Identify natural talents/strengths Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	.50 hour
February 19, 2026 7- 8 p.m.	Orientation Intro Webinar – expectations, timelines, technology demonstrations Review overall program monthly tasks/timelines Discuss Capstone project and process Practice with technology platforms Facilitator(s): Leslie Howell, Catherine Baumgarder, Nirmal Joshi, Marty Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour
February 24, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Virtual Journal Club – review articles, post feedback, webinar discussion Assimilate key management knowledge and skills articulated in literature Apply business concepts to transform health care industry Incorporate management strategies to lead diverse, multi-faceted teams Facilitator(s) Nirmal Joshi, Leslie Howell	1.5 hours
March 2026	Leadership project topic proposal - online Outline the nature of the problem to be addressed Discuss your role and how you/others are impacted by this challenge Describe the proposed solution and how this will benefit your practice environment/patient care Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	2 hours
March 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Project Management for Physicians Assess the key concepts of project management including the PDSA cycle and FMEA Identify key pathways and tools to bring a project from brainstorming to resolution Facilitator(s) Samuel Hammerman	1 hour
March 2026	Professional development coaching session - CliftonStrengths feedback session #1 Review personalized report with coach to discuss professional development opportunities Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	1 hour
March 18, 2026 7:30-8:30 p.m.	Ethics in Healthcare — Health Policy Address ethical considerations associated with the topic based on the principles of Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, and Justice Facilitator(s): Rebekah Apple
April 2026	Performance coaching session Identify gaps in performance Discuss strategies to close or narrow gaps in performance Facilitator(s): William Martin	.50 hour
April 2026	Peer coaching session Peer mentoring/feedback on current challenges or concerns Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Douglas Spotts	.50 hour
April 2026	Professional development coaching session - CliftonStrengths feedback session #2 Follow up with coach to discuss professional development opportunities/challenges Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	1 hour
April 17, 2026 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	In-person session – New Model of Physician Leadership Review changes in health care that have caused physicians to be cynical about health care, increased the rate of physician burnout and potentially threatened their ability to lead effective health care change Identify 5 core strategies to provide effective leadership in a changing health care environment Discuss potential barriers in implementing the five core strategies and how to overcome them Address concrete action items that physicians can implement immediately in their organizations as first steps toward implementing the core strategies Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi	7 hours
May 2026	Project Status – online Discuss implementation/progress made to date Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	2 hours
May 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Building and Managing Virtual Teams for Success Assess the dynamics of team management in a virtual space Utilize appropriate technology platform(s) to keep the team connected Build trust, set clear expectations, hold team accountable Facilitator(s): Samuel Hammerman	1 hour
May 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Conflict Resolution and Strategies for Effective Interactions Discuss opportunities for productive results through conflict Use effective communication skills when conflicts arise Recognize different conflict styles so you can adapt accordingly Facilitator(s): Allison Linney	1 hour
May 2026	Peer coaching session Peer mentoring/feedback on current challenges or concerns Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Douglas Spotts	.50 hour
May 12, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Virtual Journal Club – review articles, post feedback, webinar discussion Assimilate key management knowledge and skills articulated in literature Apply business concepts to transform health care industry Incorporate management strategies to lead diverse, multi-faceted teams Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Leslie Howell	1.5 hours
June 2026	Project Status – online Discuss implementation/progress made to date Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour
June 2026	Performance coaching session Enhance goal setting abilities Drive performance based upon goals Facilitator(s): William Martin	.50 hour
June 5, 2026 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	In-person session – Teams: Building, Managing & Performing/Food Truck Exercise Review the importance of teamwork/best practices Foster teamwork and collaborative thinking Practice teamwork skills Debrief and discuss ways to improve teamwork Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner, Staff of Eventive Inc Productions	7 hours
July 2026	Project Status – online Discuss implementation/progress made to date Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour
July 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Ethical Decision Making Explore the framework of how decisions are influenced and made Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	1 hour
July 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Strategic Thinking Use forecasting for strategic planning 3-5 years in the future Identify strategic planning tools for the planning processes Engage multiple stakeholders and end users in the process Facilitator(s): William Martin	1 hour
July 2026	Peer coaching session Peer mentoring/feedback on current challenges or concerns Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Douglas Spotts	.50 hour
July 15, 2026 7:30-8:30 p.m.	Virtual Discussion – Ethics of AI in Healthcare Address ethical considerations associated with the topic based on the principles of Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, and Justice Facilitator: Rebekah Apple	1 hours
August 2026	Project Status – online Discuss implementation/progress made to date Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour
August 2026	Performance coaching session Use the coaching platform to try out new behaviors (practice field) Facilitator(s): William Martin	.50 hour
August 25, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Virtual Journal Club – review articles, post feedback, webinar discussion Assimilate key management knowledge and skills articulated in literature Apply business concepts to transform health care industry Incorporate management strategies to lead diverse, multi-faceted teams Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Leslie Howell	1.5 hours
September 2026	Project Status – online Discuss implementation/progress made to date Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour
September 2026	Online Mini-Course and Study Guide: Create Great Presentations Identify the AIM of your presentation Use an ABA structure to build your presentation Identify strategies to connect with the audience Facilitator(s): Martha Weeks	.75 hour
September 2026	Peer coaching session Peer mentoring/feedback on current challenges or concerns Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Douglas Spotts	.50 hour
September 2026	Leadership in Action: HOD Resolution Testimony (online) Provide your feedback on peer-submitted Resolutions to help shape the HOD Reference Committees' recommendations for action.
September 25, 2026 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.	In-person session: Health Care Finance Review basic financial concepts Use financial documents to assess financial performance Apply financial principles to decision-making process Complete experiential business simulation designed to increase Business Acumen Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi/Staff of Andromeda Training, Inc.	7 hours
October 2026	Performance coaching session Understand the perceptions of others Manage the perception of others by engaging in respectful, high impact interpersonal relationships Facilitator(s): William Martin	.50 hour
October 6, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Virtual Journal Club – review articles, post feedback, webinar discussion Assimilate key management knowledge and skills articulated in literature Apply business concepts to transform health care industry Incorporate management strategies to lead diverse, multi-faceted teams Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Leslie Howell	1.5 hours
November 2026	Review and update initial Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment Self-assess current proficiency in seven leadership competency domains Evaluate success in achieving improvements/skills noted at initial assessment Facilitator(s): Leslie Howell	.50 hour
November 6, 2026 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.	In-person session: Leading Change Describe the essence of change. Analyze the steps critical to leading change. Examine how to build a culture that embraces change Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	5 hours
November 6, 2026 3 - 5 p.m.	Capstone Project Presentations Present a 5-minute summary of the challenge, implementation plan, and outcome of your project to the cohort. Deliver the presentation using the concepts discussed in the Presentations webinar Facilitator(s): Catherine Baumgardner	2 hours
November 18, 2026 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Ethics in Health Care - Topic TBD Address ethical considerations associated with the topic based on the principles of Autonomy, Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, and Justice Facilitator(s): Rebekah Apple
December 2026	Reflection Paper (1-2 pages) - Online Describe what you've learned about yourself throughout the learning experience Include terms of ROI to your practice environment/patient care Include reference to your personal wellbeing Facilitator(s): Nirmal Joshi, Catherine Baumgardner, William Martin, Douglas Spotts	1 hour