Program Summary
The AHRA Leaders of Choice Program is a 12-month leadership learning experience brought to you by AHRA, sponsored by United Imaging, and facilitated by Traction Business Development.
This program will prepare senior imaging professionals to be the confident, next-level leaders needed to manage the increasingly complex healthcare environment. In addition to growing overall business skills, presentation skills, and financial acumen, participants will be challenged to be bold thinkers, capable of changing the status quo and choosing the path forward for their organizations.
How It Works
The program kicks off and ends at AHRA's Annual Meeting. Participants will attend a welcome session at the 2025 conference and have the chance to meet the graduating class. Cohort member will then will engage in a full year of collaborative learning. The cohort culminates at the 2026 Annual Meeting with a Capstone project presentation of the work they have done throughout. The program curriculum includes a combination of live sessions (virtual and in-person), on-demand recordings, articles, and online community activities. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching with the program facilitator, and opportunities to participate in volunteering and authorship opportunities.
Program features include:
- Actionable, hands-on learning tailored to your specific goals
- Peer-to-peer learning and networking with like-minded leaders
- Fostered collaboration and small group, one-to-one instruction
- Confidential, ongoing access to the instructor and other experienced leaders for the program's duration
- A way to distinguish and differentiate yourself as a "leader of choice"
All program candidates will receive a confidential survey before the program kick-off to provide perceived strengths and weaknesses, and to identify developmental goals for the program. Upon graduation, candidates will receive a certificate of completion.
Who Participates in Leaders of Choice?
We welcome experienced, diverse professionals who bring a variety of strengths, skills, and perspectives to the table. Successful candidates:
- will have or be earning their Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) credential
- be in a manager job family or have people management/budget management responsibilities
- can commit to attending all meetings (in person and virtual) as well as Annual Meeting, and can spend 1-2 hours per week on program participation
- can secure their organizational commitment to support
Program Topics Include:
- Engaging and Retaining Staff
- Delegation
- Patient Engagement
- Brand Awareness
- Advanced Financial Management
- Strategy and Disruption
Flexible and Convenient to Your Demanding Work Environment
Building on the successes of the inaugural class, the 2025-26 Leaders of Choice Program will:
- launch with a kick-off meeting and orientation at the 2025 Annual Meeting in August
- host an in-person 1.5-day meeting in November
- offer a comprehensive business curriculum delivered in a hybrid format to ensure the flexibility you need to attend and complete the work. Monthly webinars accessible live or as recordings, will cover key topics, including a content assessment at the end of each program
- include a dedicated community forum for dialogue and program information
- provide confidential coaching by and access to the primary instructor for the program's full year-long duration
- enhance your visibility among imaging's top industry leaders through recognition as an author for Radiology Management and during the year
- expose you to thought leadership in both radiology management and broader business development topics
Collaborative and network-oriented, the Leaders of Choice program will be facilitated by David Waldron, CEO & executive leadership development consultant with business & finance expertise, and history in radiology management.