{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Exploring Pharmacy Students' Leadership Styles Using the 5 Voices Assessment.
{Author}: Fierke KK;Newman K;Chesnut R;Neely S;Medina MS;
{Journal}: Am J Pharm Educ
{Volume}: 88
{Issue}: 9
{Year}: 2024 Sep 30
{Factor}: 2.876
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101256
{Abstract}: OBJECTIVE: Leadership development assessments are a critical component of student pharmacists' understanding and development of effective team strategies.
METHODS: The 5 Voices tool, developed by GiANT Worldwide, was incorporated into the leadership curriculum across 2 colleges of pharmacies for second-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students. One public land-grant institution administers the assessment in the fall semester during a 2-h class session as part of a leadership elective leadership course and a private liberal arts institution distributes the 5 Voices assessment to all students during a 1-h spring semester required course.
RESULTS: Responses from 456 PharmD students were included in the analysis, with 159 (34.9%) and 297 (65.1%) coming from the University of Minnesota and Drake University, respectively. Overall, 49.1% of PharmD students had nurturer as their foundational (first) voice. No differences were found in the distribution of first voices between institutions. The PharmD data are higher than the nurturer population-level average (43%).
CONCLUSIONS: Introducing students to the 5 Voices assessment provides an opportunity for them to gain a better understanding of what they can contribute to a team. In addition, because nurturer is a dominant voice, this understanding can help provide appreciation for other voices necessary for team development.