This study aims to strengthen leadership competencies among CU SOM faculty who have at least five direct reports by promoting meaningful behavior change in leadership practices and fostering a culture of peer support, to advance employee well-being and help reduce burnout among healthcare professionals. 125 leaders will take part in a six-month leadership development program consisting of 6 self-paced learning focus areas and 6 in-person sessions with peers to discuss. The investigators will evaluate the program's implementation process and its effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Leader
* CU SOM faculty member who is either a physician, advanced practice provider, licensed mental health professional, research scientist or other CU SOM faculty member
* Works at least half time
* Has at least 5 employees who directly report to them
* Not participating in the CU Thrive Circle intervention (like this leadership program but NOT for those in a leadership role)
* Willingness to participate in the breadth of the leadership program
* Able to participate in the in-person sessions
Employee
o Direct report of a leader who is in the program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Does not fit the criteria outlined above
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Burnout
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up
2
Leadership
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up
3
Professional fulfillment
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up
4
Leadership self-efficacy
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up
5
Belonging
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up
6
Social isolation
Timeframe: Change from baseline to immediately after the intervention and at 3-months follow-up