Rigorous Assessment of Leadership Development Programs in Health Care.

Authors

Amanda Woods Herron, Katelyn J Cavanaugh, Courtney L Holladay

Published in

NEJM catalyst innovations in care delivery. Volume 7. Issue 5. Pages CAT250239. Epub Apr 15, 2026.

Abstract

Effective leadership is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of organizational performance within health care systems, but funding for such programs is frequently in jeopardy as revenues fail to keep up with other expenses. Therefore, the managers of such programs should adopt rigorous methods for evaluating the impact of their work. Despite the proliferation of leadership development programs, few institutions systematically evaluate these initiatives. This article presents a comprehensive framework for the evaluation of leadership development, grounded in implementation science and organizational research, as applied within a large academic health care institution. The framework emphasizes the necessity of clear eligibility criteria, integrated data sources, and alignment with institutional strategic priorities to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement. A case example is presented to illustrate the application of the framework: a modular, cohort-based leadership initiative aimed at mid-level leaders.

PMID:
42418637
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 09 Jul 2026.

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