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Leader Summer 2026
Foreword By Frances Dodd, Head of NHS North West Leadership Academy This edition of Leader brings together powerful perspectives from across the North West, reminding us that inclusive leadership is not simply an aspiration, but a core responsibility for us all, as leaders. There are personal reflections on what it […]
NHS Leadership and Management Framework
The Department of Health and Social Care has published the new NHS staff standards, including the first national NHS staff standard on line management and the new NHS Leadership and Management Framework.
How to have impactful 1 on 1 conversations: Create space and conditions with the four-step framework
By Amy Boydell-Smith, Business Psychologist What if we saw 1:1 conversations as small sanctuary spaces within our working lives? Spaces that not only support the delivery of high-quality care but also allow people to pause, feel heard, think differently, and reconnect to purpose. At times, we might not have all […]
Holding mind in mind: Building trust and reflection in NHS coaching supervision
By David Eaton, Service Manager, CAMHS & YoutherapY, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Executive Coach and Coaching Supervisor. Introduction Internal coaches in the NHS usually work inside the same organisation as the people they coach. This can create challenges because they are juggling more than one role, dealing with […]
Learning from Leading across generations in the workplace Masterclass
By MIAA Led by Carys Ward, Workplace and Coaching Psychologist, this masterclass explored the opportunities and challenges of leading a multi-generational workforce in today’s evolving workplace. This session explored what people need to thrive at work and how those needs evolve across different stages of life and career. At its core, […]
Introducing the North West Coaching Collaborative
We are delighted to launch the North West Coaching Collaborative, a new regional partnership bringing together: Our shared ambition is simple but powerful: To make coaching accessible to everyone working across the North West public sector. Why form a coaching collaborative? The North West Coaching Collaborative (NWCC) has been established in […]
How public sector leaders communicate what they do and why it matters
By MIAA In this insightful session, Alice Klein and Phoebe Kerr from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) explore how public sector leaders can better communicate their impact and influence public understanding. The presentation highlights a common challenge: the more effective public services are, the less visible […]
Inclusive leadership in the NHS: From personal experience to professional practice
By Lorna Krisson, Senior System Lead at the NHS North West Leadership Academy Inclusive leadership is often mentioned as a capability, an expectation or a strategy, but when do we really reflect on ‘What does it mean to me and how do I show up as an inclusive leader’? Leading […]
Mentoring workbook for executives and senior leaders
Welcome Welcome to the NHS North West Leadership Academy mentoring workbook for executives and senior leaders. The NHS NWLA empowers people in the North West to secure better health, care and wellbeing outcomes through leadership. This guide is designed to support executive and senior leaders in developing a reflective and […]