Navigating the path of progress: The OMERACT 2023 emerging leaders program
Campbell, T Mark Finzel, Stephanie Siddle, Heidi Christensen, Robin Nielsen, Sabrina Mai Najm, Aurelie Otobo, Tarimobo M Sahbudin, Ilfita Sinnathurai, Premarani Stok, Kathryn S
Campbell, T Mark
Finzel, Stephanie
Siddle, Heidi
Christensen, Robin
Nielsen, Sabrina Mai
Najm, Aurelie
Otobo, Tarimobo M
Sahbudin, Ilfita
Sinnathurai, Premarani
Stok, Kathryn S
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2024-02-21
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Objectives: The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials (OMERACT) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) aims to cultivate a cohort of skilled leaders within the OMERACT community empowering them with expertise and knowledge to help shape and steer the organization into the future. This publication highlights the significance of the ELP in driving leadership excellence, its impact on OMERACT's evolution, and the outcomes and learnings from the OMERACT 2023 ELP.
Methods: Insights from the 2018 ELP report informed 2023 program improvements. Engagement was measured by attendance and WhatsApp interactions. Positive program aspects, areas for improvement and ideas for enhancing future ELPs were captured via anonymous survey and participant focus groups.
Results: Engagement with the ELP was high with 9 participants, 96 % attendance at all workshops, 154 WhatsApp interactions. All program components were highly rated, with the highest being the 'Psychological Safety' and 'Methodology/Process/Politics' workshops. Future enhancements included creating further networking, connection and support activities, practical leadership and methodological skill development opportunities, and a new stream focussing on organisational advancement.
Conclusions: The 2023 OMERACT ELP was well received and successfully addressed areas previously identified as requiring improvement. New educational enhancements were valued, and the importance of fostering psychological safety at all levels was highlighted. The ELP fortifies OMERACT by nurturing a diverse array of skilled leaders who embody OMERACTs core values. Continuing to refine and evolve the ELP over time will help OMERACT sustain its global influence in patient-centered outcome research.
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Campbell TM, Finzel S, Siddle H, Christensen R, Nielsen SM, Najm A, Otobo TM, Sahbudin I, Sinnathurai P, Stok KS, Touma Z, April KT, Grosskleg S, Tugwell P, Richards B. Navigating the path of progress: The OMERACT 2023 emerging leaders program. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2024 Jun;66:152414. doi: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2024.152414.
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