In addition, nurses are most often women, and women working with other women have a key influence on health in many countries. General Approach Workshops Country Activities Country Project Mentors Individual Development Plans General approach Participants are selected from applications received once program information has gone out to countries involved. Action-learning principles are the basis of all programs. Full involvement by participants is encouraged. Resource modules have been written and other resource material developed.
New material is developed and shared as program implementation continues.
Programs are custom made to meet the needs of different regions, but there are some common principles and strategies. A mix of participants is encouraged from the different country teams, e.g. to ensure representation of the professional association, nursing education, regulatory body and clinical practice or management. There may also be a mix of experienced leaders and managers seeking to strengthen different leadership and management skills needed for the new health environment, and less experienced people with clear leadership potential and different personal and professional development experiences. Individual Development Plans and coaching by mentors are integral parts of a program. They are key to maintaining progress and sustainability over the course of the program and beyond.