Program for advancing supervisor skills among pharmacy technicians.

Purpose: This publication outlines the development and implementation of a leadership enhancement program for pharmacy technician supervisors at University of Michigan Health (UMH). The program aims to equip these supervisors with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as leaders in the pharmacy field, addressing the pressing need for strong leaders in healthcare.

Summary: UMH recognized the need to cultivate effective leaders within its pharmacy department due to the impending shortage of pharmacy leaders and the rising demand for technicians and future pharmacists.