As someone who worked at Board level in the NHS, I know that it is a tough and challenging environment to work in. Over the last 5 years with real pressures on government spending it has got even tougher. Of course the true test of leadership comes when faced with really difficult situations. We all […]
Continue readingThe Kings Fund recently produced a paper that highlighted the differences in perceptions between those in Executive roles and those in clinical roles such as nurses and doctors on the quality of leadership. In many ways this might not be a surprise. Anyone who has ever been in senior leadership role in the NHS will […]
Continue readingBeing in a leadership role is tough in any organisation. In the complex and demanding environment of the NHS it is many ways tougher than a lot of organisations. There are still many who step up and show real leadership in the NHS. Some are more hesitant and reluctant. Some want to do it […]
Continue readingIn the NHS and in many large organisations it is often assumed that to lead you have to be at a certain grade or level in the hierarchy. While this might have been the case in the past, it is no longer feasible or appropriate for a whole host of reasons. So what are […]
Continue readingAs anyone who has ever worked in the NHS will tell you, it is a tough environment where the demand for services is never known with certainty. Despite all of this there is often a wide variation between those who consistently deliver and those who struggle. So what factors in my experience contributes to […]
Continue readingThe report from the Francis inquiry into events at Mid Staffordshire Foundation NHS Trust published yesterday does not make good reading. Clearly a lot of patients and their relatives were let down. When these types of events happen it is clearly big news and distressing for those who used and are current users of the […]
Continue readingLeading in the NHS is certainly not for the faint hearted. At the same time there are many highly committed and highly talented leaders trying to deal with some big challenges. So what are some of the biggest challenges facing leaders in the NHS right now? Challenge #1: Reduced Funding While the headlines might suggest […]
Continue readingWithout doubt leaders and those working in healthcare organisations face some really challenging times. Some might even say that this is the most challenging period in the history of the NHS. With demand rising and financial resources reducing, leaders have to face up to difficult decisions. Faced with difficult decisions there is a fine balance […]
Continue readingService re-design, innovation and the need to make change are very common themes in the NHS right now. Yet while it is easy to say the word, making change presents some real challenges for leaders in healthcare. So what are some of the common mistakes that leaders make when it comes to making change? Mistake […]
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