ESOR Special Focus Series

ESOR Leadership Course 2026 Kick-Off session @ ECR2026

Lectures

1
Chairperson's introduction

Chairperson's introduction

09:40Andrea Rockall, London/UK

2
Why radiology needs strong leaders

Why radiology needs strong leaders

20:16Frank Lexa, Wynnewood/US

3
Building and leading effective teams

Building and leading effective teams

18:34Geraldine McGinty, New York/US

4
My Leadership Journey

My Leadership Journey

17:23Marion Smits, Rotterdam/Netherlands

5
Group interactive session: break-out groups

Group interactive session: break-out groups

06:11Marion Smits, James Lexa, Geraldine McGinty, William Dawson

6
Round table discussion: learning leadership skills through peer interaction

Round table discussion: learning leadership skills through peer interaction

23:03

7
Group interactive session: group presentations

Group interactive session: group presentations

20:41William Dawson, London/UK

8
Wrap-up

Wrap-up

11:36Andrea Rockall, London/UK

This is a comprehensive year-long programme tailored for mid-career radiologists stepping into or already in leadership roles. Through interactive online sessions and immersive in-person modules, you will develop self-awareness, team-building skills, and strategies for leading change. The course blends expert talks, group discussions, and hands-on activities to help you advance your career, inspire your team, and navigate challenges with confidence.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • To build self-awareness and personal leadership skills:
    understand your strengths, values, and how you can grow as a leader.
  • To develop team-building skills:
    learn how to create and support diverse, high-performing teams by using everyone’s strengths.
  • To improve communication and strategic thinking:
    gain tools to have meaningful conversations, lead change, and manage complex healthcare challenges.
  • To handle uncertainty and crises with confidence:
    learn how to adapt, lead through challenges, and stay resilient under pressure.
  • To support your team’s wellbeing and prevent burnout:
    create a positive work environment where people feel supported and valued.
  • To lead innovation and change:
    learn how to successfully improve working practices and get your team on board with new ideas.
  • To learn the difference between leadership and management:
    understand what makes leadership unique and why it’s important in healthcare.

 

PROGRAMME ONLINE

 

13:00 – 13:10

Chairperson’s introduction
Andrea Rockall

13:10 – 13:30

Why radiology needs strong leaders
Frank Lexa

13:30 – 13:50

Building and leading effective teams
Geraldine McGinty

13:50 – 14:10

My Leadership Journey
Marion Smits

14:10 – 14:15

Group interactive session: break-out groups
Frank Lexa, Geraldine McGinty, Marion Smits, William Dawson

14:15 – 14:40

Round table discussion: learning leadership skills through peer interaction
Frank Lexa, Geraldine McGinty, Marion Smits, William Dawson

14:40 – 15:00

Group interactive session: group presentations
William Dawson

15:00 – 15:15

Wrap-up
Andrea Rockall