Leader

Our regular publication showcases the work we do with our member organisations and North West systems.

Summer 2025

Featuring the upcoming Festival of Leadership 2025, shaping the future of NHS leadership development; launching the NHS North West career management guide; and exploring the journey and remarkable career story of Oliver Soriano, from a childhood of care and compassion to Chief Nursing Officer in the NHS.

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Winter 2025

This latest edition of Leader explores leadership thinking and insights including the NHS NWLA’s Commitment to the North West for 2025, empowering leadership with the Mary Seacole Local Programme, building effective relationships with politicians, and more.

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Summer/Autumn 2024

This edition of Leader shines a spotlight on the growing North West Non-Executive Director (NED) Network; relaunching the NHS North West Anti-Racism Allies Development Programme; and introduces the Greater Manchester Primary Care ‘NHS Leaders’ Wellbeing Programme.

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Winter/Spring 2024

This edition shares highlights and successes from the last year with an update on our strategic vision for 2024; system leadership in action and how bespoke programmes are driving change.

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Explore our archive

Autumn 2023: This edition of Leader highlights our Festival of Leadership 2023, with insights from the key note panel and inspiring workshops; support for aspiring leaders in Greater Manchester and creating spaces for leadership to thrive.

Spring 2023: This edition of Leader showcases our support the North West ICBs; developing our future clinical leaders; creating a coaching culture and building the leaders of tomorrow.

Spring 2022: This edition shares highlights and key updates including; leading in the new landscape; strategic approaches to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion; improving colleague experience through culture and change.

Summer 2021: This edition explores our work with the North West People Team to navigate and shape priorities; the growth and development of our key system leadership offers; and looking ahead to support primary care networks.

Autumn 2020: This edition reflects on our journey through the first phase of the pandemic and sharing what’s next and what’s new to support you. This edition includes; transforming talent, leadership and OD in the Cheshire & Merseyside system; Coaching & Mentoring; and Taking the Power to Make Change Happen: virtual deliver creates new opportunities for leadership masterclasses.

Autumn 2020: This edition reflects on our journey through the first phase of the pandemic and sharing what’s next and what’s new to support you. This edition includes; transforming talent, leadership and OD in the Cheshire & Merseyside system; Coaching & Mentoring; and Taking the Power to Make Change Happen: virtual deliver creates new opportunities for leadership masterclasses.