Celebrating the success of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s first Mary Seacole Local cohort
Recently, the NHS North West Leadership Academy had the privilege of working with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust as they delivered their first Mary Seacole Local (MSL) cohort. This programme is designed to equip future leaders with the practical skills and personal insight needed to drive meaningful change within the […]
NHS England publishes new NHS board member appraisal guidance
On 1 April 2025, NHS England (NHSE) published updated NHS board member appraisal guidance, marking a significant step toward a more consistent and unified approach to appraisals across NHS organisations. The new framework aims to strengthen effective governance, leadership, and management, ultimately improving health and care outcomes. A unified approach […]
Public Sector Collaboration: Building a Healthier, More Connected Future
The recent change in government, coupled with new investments in the NHS from the 2024 October budget, has brought a renewed sense of opportunity for healthcare, social care, and local government leaders. The ongoing change consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) further highlights the importance of […]
Building Effective Relationships with Politicians: A Guide for NHS Leaders
In the North West region, the July 2024 General Election produced a dramatic change in the political landscape: This compares to the 2019 Parliament when 41 Labour, 32 Conservative and 1 Liberal Democrat MPs were elected, and in 2015, when it was 51 Labour, 22 Conservative and 2 Liberal Democrat […]
Developing Your Personal Impact
In the world of leadership, where the ability to influence and inspire others is paramount, personal impact helps leaders to transcend the boundaries of mere authority, possessing the power to connect with their audience on a deeper level. It helps them to elicit trust and engagement with others. This ability […]
Embracing Authenticity as a Leader
Embarking on a journey of authentic leadership is so much more than assigning tasks and hitting targets, it is about embracing a style that resonates with one’s core values, beliefs, and genuine self. It is about the power of self-awareness and inspiring and empowering others to reach their full potential. […]
Building a Coaching Culture
Fostering a coaching culture presents a strategic investment in empowering individuals and teams, and ultimately supports organisations to grow. This shift doesn’t necessitate dramatic reforms or disruptive upheavals, but rather a subtle reorientation of leadership practices towards empowering individuals and igniting the collective strength of others – it is about […]
Developing High Performing and Thriving Teams
In today’s fast-paced, resource-constrained, and changing healthcare landscape, performing, thriving, and happy teams are what organisations strive to achieve. In this article we highlight key aspects of building and leading high-performing teams, based on insights from a discussion between Mike Jones, Employee Engagement and Wellbeing Consultant, and Michelle Howard, a […]
Cultivating Inclusive Workplaces
Fostering a workplace culture that truly embraces inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging for all individuals is a challenge, and one that we know is key to achieving the NHS Long Term Plan. Recognising this crucial need, our Leadership Live podcast recently hosted Jaspreet Kaur, a poet, educator, and […]