Nurses holding managerial positions in health institutions coordinate teams work on a daily basis, make important decisions and participate in organization of health care. Therefore, leadership, communication and management skills are an increasingly important part of their professional role.

Exactly these topics were covered at the four-day training, attended by head nurses from various health institutions in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The participants were representatives of clinical centers, hospitals, health institutions of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, private health sector and nursing homes.

The training program was aimed at developing practical management and communication skills that are increasingly required in the modern health system. Combining lectures, discussions and group work, the participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences from various health institutions and discuss the challenges they face in daily work.

Special focus was on topics such as team leadership, work organization, internal communication, presentation skills, negotiation and meeting management. Throughout practical exercises, participants simulated everyday situations encountered in healthcare institutions, including resolving conflicts within teams, decision making in complex situations and improving cooperation between healthcare professionals.

Part of the program also covered the challenges that are increasingly affecting healthcare professionals, such as stress management and professional burnout prevention.

The training once again showed how important it is to continuously invest in the development of professional and leadership competencies of nurses who play a key role in functioning of the healthcare system and provision of quality healthcare to patients.