Event Details
Date
Mar 3-5, 2025
Location
Washington, DC
The Leadership Essentials Lab is a unique, immersive learning experience where attendees work side-by-side with experienced PA educators to build essential leadership skills. Join in activities designed to build your leadership muscles. Listen as experienced leaders share their leadership journeys. Network with experienced and emerging leaders to expand your leadership network.
Regardless of whether you are an aspiring leader, new to a leadership position, or a longtime leader looking to refresh their skills, the Leadership Essentials Lab will help you broaden and deepen your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our team of skilled, experienced facilitators will lead participants through scientifically backed self-assessments, proven leadership and management principles, and tried and true methods for improving self-discovery, personal reflection, and professional growth.
The Leadership Essentials Lab will focus on three key areas of leadership:
LEADING YOURSELF:
Learn how to be more self-aware, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and know how others perceive your actions. Develop the mindset of a leader and learn how to prioritize and manage your time. Improve your personal communications to motivate others and get the resources you and your teams need.
LEADING OTHERS:
Understand how to build great teams with complementary strengths and then how to inspire and motivate that team to succeed. Learn what it takes to keep your team together and working smoothly and how to deal with conflict and interpersonal challenges.
LEADING ORGANIZATIONS:
Learn how to shift from personal and team leadership to broader, strategic, organizational leadership and leading through influence vertically and horizontally across multiple teams, departments, and disciplines. Learn how to modify your leadership style to fit different situations, how to focus on strategy instead of tactics, and how to articulate a compelling vision of the future you want to achieve.
Agenda
| 11:00 AM |
Check in Opens |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Lunch & Informal Networking |
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM |
Welcome & Leadership Essentials Lab Overview |
| 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM |
Leadership Plenary: Developing a Leadership MindsetKick off the leadership essentials event with a powerful plenary session focused on developing a leadership mindset. Gain insights from an inspiring PA educator and academic leader who will share their personal leadership journey, highlighting the importance of mindset in effective leadership. This session will motivate and guide you to cultivate self-awareness, embrace continuous learning, and set personal goals for your own leadership development. Start your journey with a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to growing as a leader. |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM |
Break |
| 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM |
Uncovering Your Personal Leadership Style & PhilosophyUnlock the power of DiSC to discover your unique leadership style and philosophy. This session will guide you through the DiSC assessment to uncover your behavioral tendencies and how they influence your leadership approach. Through interactive discussions and activities, you’ll gain insights into your strengths, areas for growth, and strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of your leadership style and how to apply it to foster stronger team dynamics and achieve organizational goals. |
| 3:50 PM – 4:00 PM |
Transition |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Breakout Networking Session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Opening Reception |
| 7:30 AM – 8:25 AM |
Breakfast & NetworkingOptional. Breakfast is available and facilitators will be present. |
| 8:25 AM – 8:30 AM |
Transition |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
Leading Self Breakouts #1Attendees will break off into smaller groups and have the opportunity to cycle through each session. A. Managing Self – Explore the pivotal role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. This session will guide you through understanding your emotional triggers, managing your emotions, and enhancing your interpersonal relationships. Engage in reflective exercises and practical activities to deepen your self-awareness and apply emotional intelligence principles in your leadership practice. B. Navigating Team Dynamics – Enhance your leadership skills by mastering the art of navigating conflict and optimizing team dynamics. This session will provide you with practical strategies to manage and resolve conflicts constructively while fostering a positive team environment. Through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to address disputes effectively, understand the underlying causes of conflict, and promote healthy team interactions. C. Goal Setting, Time Management, and Prioritizing What Matters – Master the essentials of effective goal setting, time management, and prioritization to enhance your leadership efficiency. This session will provide practical tools and techniques for setting clear, achievable goals, managing your time wisely, and prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity. |
| 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM |
Transition |
| 9:50 AM – 10:50 AM |
Leading Self Breakouts #2 |
| 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM |
Transition |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Leading Self Breakouts #3 |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
LunchFacilitators will share personal stories of how they have handled challenging situations, and how they could have navigated differently. |
| 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Transition |
| 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM |
Leading Others Breakouts #1Attendees will break off into smaller groups and have the opportunity to cycle through each session. A. Giving & Receiving Feedback – Develop the crucial skill of giving effective feedback to enhance team performance and individual growth. This session will equip you with techniques to deliver constructive feedback that is clear, actionable, and balanced. Engage in practical exercises to practice giving and receiving feedback, and learn how to handle difficult conversations with empathy and confidence. B. Coaching & Mentoring – This session will provide you with the tools and techniques to guide and support your team members’ professional development. Learn how to build trust, set clear goals, and offer constructive feedback that fosters growth. C. Facilitating Meetings and Teamwork – This session will teach you how to plan, structure, and lead productive meetings that drive results. Learn techniques to enhance group dynamics, encourage active participation, and manage conflicts constructively. |
| 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM |
Transition |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
Leading Others Breakouts #2 |
| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM |
Transition |
| 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM |
Leading Others Breakouts #3 |
| 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM |
Transition |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
End of Day Wrap Up and Wind DownQ&A with the Facilitators |
| 7:30 AM |
Breakfast Begins |
| 7:50 AM – 8:50 AM |
Breakfast and Plenary: Visionary Leadership and Building a Leadership CultureLearn from experienced leaders in PA education on how to cultivate your own visionary leadership as well as foster a leadership culture. This plenary session will inspire you to envision the future, articulate a compelling vision, and lead with purpose. Gain insights into the key principles of visionary leadership and learn how to align organizational goals with your vision. Discover strategies for building a leadership culture that empowers and inspires others to lead. Join us for an engaging session that will challenge your thinking and empower you to lead with vision and purpose. |
| 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM |
Transition |
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
Leading Organizations Breakouts #1Attendees will break off into smaller groups and have the opportunity to cycle through each session. A. Strategic Planning and Decision Making – Dive into the fundamentals of strategic planning and decision-making in this insightful session. Learn how to develop a strategic mindset and translate organizational goals into actionable plans. Explore different decision-making models and techniques to make informed and effective decisions. B. Organizational Change and Innovation – Learn how to lead change initiatives effectively and foster a culture of innovation within your organization. Discover strategies to overcome resistance to change, engage stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain practical insights into managing change and fostering innovation. C. Advocacy and Institutional Support – Learn how to effectively communicate the needs of your academic program or department, build alliances with key stakeholders, and mobilize support for your initiatives. Explore strategies to navigate the academic landscape, overcome resistance, and drive change within your institution. |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Transition |
| 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
Leading Organizations Breakouts #2 |
| 11:15 AM – 11:30 AM |
Transition |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Leading Organizations Breakouts #3 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM |
Lunch & Closing Session: Bringing it All Together |
Hear from the Presenters
Meet the Experts
David Asprey, PhD, PA-C
Stephanie Bowlin, EdD, PA
Jonathan Bowser, MS, PA-C
Kim Cavanagh, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C
Bill Kohlhepp, DHSc, PA-C
Stephane VanderMeulen, MPAS, PA-C
Fees
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2025
CME
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 3/3/2025 to 3/5/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2011688.
Event Location
Hotel AKA Alexandria
625 First St,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Travel
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements.
To ensure that attendees can fully participate, it is strongly recommended that return travel be scheduled no earlier than 3 hours after the conclusion of the workshop.
Travel by plane: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is located 3.6 miles from the event location. Ground transportation is available via taxi, rideshare app, and the Metro/bus.
Travel by train: Amtrak/VRE Station is located 1.7 miles from the event location. Ground transportation is available via taxi, rideshare app, and the Metro/bus.
Travel by Metro: The Braddock Metro Station Metro stop is located 0.8 miles from the event location.
Lodging
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and lodging arrangements.
Attendees are invited to book lodging at the event hotel at the discounted group rate. A booking link will be shared with registrants.
Hotel AKA Alexandria
625 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 650-0200
Hotel check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Yes, the registration deadline is February 10, 2025. Space is limited!
Before you begin the registration process, please make sure that you have your NCCPA ID number and ZIP code associated with the NCCPA account (if applicable), and any dietary restrictions to successfully complete the registration. If you do not have an NCCPA ID number, you can still register, but you won’t be able to claim CME credits.
Yes, you may choose to pay by credit card or check.
If paying by check:
- It must be received no later than 30 days prior to the event’s start date.
- If the check payment is not received 30 days prior to the event’s start date, the registration will be cancelled.
- Registrations made within 45 days of the event’s start date must be paid by credit card.
Send checks (include the sales order number) to:
Physician Assistant Education Association
PO Box 411161
Boston, MA 02241-1161
We understand that there may be circumstances that require you to change your plans. If this happens, here’s what you need to know:
- Transfer your Registration:
Up until the last day to register, you may designate a colleague from your same Member Program to receive your registration if you cannot attend your event(s).
Fees: There is no additional fee to transfer a registration. - Modify your Registration:
Fees: A 10% change fee applies. Any balance due (by adding an item to your existing order or changing to an item with a higher price point) is due by the Payment deadline. Any partial refund owed to you (by cancelling a portion of your order) will be processed within 30 days of your new registration. - Cancellation:
No refunds will be issued for any reason for cancellations received after the cancellation deadline.
Fees: A 10% administrative fee will be deducted from the eligible refund amount.
Hotel & Travel
A hotel room block has been reserved for Leadership Essential Lab attendees at Hotel AKA Alexandria, 625 First St, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Getting to DC:
- Dulles International Airport is 29 miles from the meeting center.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 3.6 miles from the meeting center.
- Amtrak/VRE Station is 1.7 miles from the meeting center.
You can take a taxi or use a ridesharing app to travel to the hotel or the meeting site depending on your time of arrival.
Times will be added based on the agenda.
CME and Attendance
This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 15 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. Approval is valid from 3/3/2025 to 3/5/2025. AAPA reference number: CME-2011688..
For live events, active participation in all originally scheduled sessions of the program is mandatory to receive full CME credits.
Certified PAs who meet the attendance policy requirements and complete the evaluation survey will receive a certificate showing their CME credits after the event.
Additional Information:
Business casual is the suggested dress code for this event. Remember that meeting rooms tend to be a bit cold, so a sweater or light jacket might be necessary.
In Alexandria, VA during March the average daily high temperature is 57°F. Please check www.weather.com for updated information as the event gets closer.
For questions, please contact Learning@PAEAonline.org.
PAEA event attendance is intended for and limited to those directly involved in PA and/or medical education. Vendors and third-party representatives will be prohibited from attending the event. If a vendor or third-party representative registers, PAEA reserves the right to cancel the registration without reimbursement of registration fees.