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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 […]
Navigating Transformational Leadership
In the dynamic landscape of leadership, the term ‘transformational leader’ is one which is often used but not always fully understood. Yet it is a type of leadership which can bring great benefit to the world of the NHS; a world which is becoming more complex, with increasing demands and […]
Year in review: 2023 highlights
2023 has been a year of transformation and leadership innovation. As we head into the New Year, we’re looking back at just a few of our highlights from the past 12 months. This year we have welcomed more than 2,000 leaders from across the North West to support their leadership […]