Leadership Lingo: Developing a Shared Language of Leadership Behaviors to Enrich Debriefing Conversations

Amrita Brara (Lead / Corresponding author), Chloe Chang, Joanne Kerins, Samantha E. Smith, Victoria R. Tallentire

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Abstract

Introduction Leadership in medical emergencies is variable and frequently suboptimal, contributing to poor patient care and outcomes. Simulation training can improve leadership in both simulated practice and real clinical emergencies. Thoughtful debriefing is essential. However, unclear language around leadership limits facilitators' capacity for transformative reflective discussion. Methods Internal medicine trainees participated in simulated medical emergency scenarios. Video recordings of consenting participants were analyzed using template analysis. A priori codes from existing literature formed an initial coding template. This was modified with inductive codes from the observed behaviors to develop a taxonomy of leadership behaviors in simulated medical emergencies. The taxonomy was then transformed into an infographic, to be used as a leadership debriefing tool. Results The taxonomy of leadership behaviors consisted of the following 4 themes: Structuring, Decision making, Supporting, and Communicating. Structuring behaviors shaped the team, ensuring that the right people were in the right place at the right time. Decision-making behaviors steered the team, setting a direction and course of action. Communicating behaviors connected the team, sharing valuable information. Supporting behaviors nurtured the team, guiding team members to perform at their optimum level. Conclusions Debriefing-as-imagined is not always debriefing-as-done. A shared language of leadership can connect educators and learners, advancing critical debriefing conversations and enabling facilitators to drive meaningful reflective discussion. The use of infographics in simulation offers an opportunity to support educators in facilitating complex debriefing conversations.

Original languageEnglish
JournalSimulation in Healthcare
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 14 Oct 2024

Keywords

  • debriefing
  • infographic
  • internal medicine
  • leadership
  • shared leadership
  • Simulation
  • team training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Education
  • Modelling and Simulation

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