Case Studies
Find out more about the work we do and how it supports leaders across the North West by reading our case studies.
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Tackling Imposter Syndrome And Creating A Growth Mindset
Sagar Vasandani works at the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, hosted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and a crucial arm of NHS Greater Manchester. As a Lead Business Intelligence Analyst, Sagar plays a vital role in driving data-informed decisions within the cancer care landscape. Although Sagar is not directly involved […]
Naveed’s Story
Naveed Sharif is the associate director of culture and inclusion within the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, as well as chair of North West NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) and a national NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) executive. Naveed’s leadership story is characterised […]
Building a “Growth Mindset” in New NHS Leaders
Laura Maclennan is a Deputy Team Manager and Mental Health Nurse at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, working for Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. She participated in the “Building a Growth Mindset” leadership sessions run by the NHS North West Leadership Academy, which aim to enhance the leadership skills of new […]
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 […]
Ismail’s Story
Ismail’s story Ismail Patel’s journey into leadership within the NHS exemplifies how ambition, support, and continuous learning can propel an individual from a specialised role into senior leadership. This case study explores Ismail’s motivations, key milestones, the support he received, the impact of his leadership, and his advice for aspiring […]
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 […]
Taking a System Leadership Approach
System leadership is a transformative approach to healthcare that transcends organisational boundaries, mobilising a diverse network of stakeholders towards a shared vision. In 2023, the NHS North West Leadership Academy worked collaboratively with The Hyndburn Way steering team to implement a bespoke system leadership development programme, aimed at building capability […]