Table 1.

Themes in leadership course

Pedagogical knowledge	Principles of teaching and learning in clinical setting How to teach teachers and supervisors Various teaching methods Group dynamics
Organization of specialist training	Laws, rules and regulations Tasks and responsibilities of the CRE Handling problem-trainees
Educational culture	Factors influencing the educational culture How to influence the educational culture
Evaluation and quality assurance	In-training assessment Internal and external evaluation
Planning specialist training in the department	Effective teaching methods Integrating education and the working schedule Administrative tasks of a CRE
Supervision of supervisors	Consultation skills How to supervise peers Power relations in the department Appreciative inquiry and other methods
Implementation strategies	Change management Project management Implementation of new initiatives Strategic communication
Personal development	Personal development plan
Leadership in specialist training	Motivating and enabling Role modeling Conflict resolution
Research in medical education	Best evidence medical education Knowing the literature

Table 1 shows the themes in the leadership course designed for consultants responsible for education at departmental level (CRE).