The following leadership modules have been designed to support leadership development. They are grouped into tracks for specific leadership roles in an effort to constructively guide users along the path the success. However, the tracks are not exclusive. The information and skills contained in each module may be used by anyone filling a leadership role, therefore, we encourage you to check out all the various tracks and modules during your journey. We suggest that all users begin by exploring the fundamental building blocks of leadership in the the ''Become a Leader' portion of the PA Toolbox. The information and exercises contained in this section facilitate self-exploration and insight. You may personalize your leadership education by selecting the information you find most helpful in your particular situation or follow the tracks that have been created below!
Core Leadership Track
AAPA members are invited to sign into the CORE leadership module which focuses on the concept of leadership, including an examination of leadership definitions, history, theory, and styles. An extensive reading list is provided for further independent learning.
modules:
Questions on Leadership
Defining Leadership
Leadership Characteristics and Traits
Leadership Theories and Styles
Determining Your Leadership Style
Global Leadership Track
The global leadership skills track is structured to support leadership development in any setting and is beneficial for those in a range of leadership positions. Modules on this track include communication, people skills, abilities, self-care skills, and organizational skills.
Modules:
Communication
People Skills
Abilities
Self-Care Skills
Organizational Skills
Student Leadership track
The student leadership skills track is geared toward preparing students to become successful leaders by laying the groundwork for personal success with important skills as well as providing a background on the environment in which those skills will be used. Modules on this track include time management, PA profession, health care system, business knowledge & skills, and legislative and political process.
Modules:
Time Management
PA Profession
Health Care System
Business Knowledge and Skills
Legislative and Political Process
Community Leaders and Educators Track
The community leaders and educators track concentrates of building relationships in large groups as well as facilitating communication and goal directed behavior within those groups. Modules on this track include team building skills, how to host a meeting, how to organize an agenda, and dealing with difficult personalities.
modules:
Team Building Skills
How to Host a Meeting
How to Organize and Agenda
Dealing with Difficult Personalities
Professional Development and Constituent Leaders track
The professional development and constituent leaders track provides established leaders knowledge and strategies for improvement in areas on the management level. Some topics discussed in this section are directly related to AAPA and health care. Modules on this track include strategic planning, organizational knowledge, organizational budgeting, public relations, and chief delegate.
modules:
Strategic Planning
Organizational Knowledge
Organizational Budgeting
Public Relations
Chief Delegate
other resources:
LAPD Presentations Available to Constituent Organizations Utlizing Past Leaders Resource Generation Gap Presentation Dealing with Difficult Personalities Presentation You Are A Leader Presentation You Are a Leader Presentation Instructions and Activities How to be a Chief Delegate Presentation
Master module list
