All Leadership articles – Page 223
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: Crossing the Chasm
You can surmount resistance to change, say Jonathan Bloor and Edward Miles
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NewsNHS managers may be heroes of the moment
Despite their endless depiction by the media and politicians as a scourge on the health service, research is showing that where numbers of NHS managers are strong, efficiency is often found working alongside quality. Charlotte Santry reports
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NewsMid Staffs ‘sobering account’ of leadership failure, says NHS Confederation
Responding to the Francis report on failings at Stafford Hospital, NHS Confederation chief executive Steve Barnett said managers had to focus on quality, as well as targets.
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HSJ KnowledgeLeadership: commitment beats control
Leaders will get better results through engaging staff than by presiding over a command culture, say Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe and Juliette Alban-Metcalfe
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CommentKen Jarrold on preparing to vote in the general election
The general election is now within touching distance. The campaign is well underway. It is time to prepare and three points may help to do this.
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NewsStrong managers 'improve NHS care'
Hospitals perform better when senior staff have clinical backgrounds and there is competition from nearby health trusts, according to research.
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NewsListening NHS chiefs boost ratings
Trust boards led by chiefs who are not too autocratic and who encourage contributions from non-executives and clinicians perform better in annual health checks, research has revealed.
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HSJ KnowledgeSelf belief: give yourself some credit
Believing in yourself is essential to successful performance and has two components - self-esteem and self-confidence, says Adrian Moorhouse
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CommentSheila Williams on leading staff through tough times
Leaders need to remember their core purpose - that of engaging the hearts and minds of their people.
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NewsNHS quality strongly linked to increases in managers
NHS leaders have been told to consider how to reduce management costs without compromising services, after an HSJ analysis revealed a strong link between quality scores and increases in manager numbers.
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CommentNicky Spencer on building a high performing team
Attention on world class organisations, productive services and talent management, together with a natural inclination to safeguard our own roles and careers, could leave a crucial building block neglected: the team.
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NewsHome care ‘could save NHS more than £1bn a year’
The health service could save more than £1bn each year by increasing the number of patients it treats at home rather than in hospital, according to a report seen by HSJ.
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HSJ KnowledgeBehavioural training: there's a new show in town
High-tech training at a leading foundation trust is giving staff enhanced skills to cope with stress. Helen Mooney reports
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NewsBill Moyes takes pride in rocking the foundations
Monitor executive chair Bill Moyes leaves the foundation trust regulator this week with no regrets about his stormy journey, as he tells Sally Gainsbury in his final interview
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CommentPaul Corrigan on Tory policies vs Tory politics
Given what the opinion polls are saying, developing a close understanding of Conservative Party policy for the NHS looks like a worthwhile investment.
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CommentPeter Reeves: a new deal for NHS non-executives
Fresh thinking is needed to help NHS non-executive directors hold their boards to account - and find self-fulfilment
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NewsHealth Foundation announces quality improvement scheme
The Health Foundation is offering 18 funded places on a new quality improvement leadership scheme.
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NewsPeterborough PCT chief steps down as deficits pile high
The chief executive of NHS Peterborough has resigned, admitting she “cannot shirk responsibility” for its growing deficit.
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