All Leadership articles – Page 229
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NewsInterview: David Nicholson talks leadership
In an exclusive interview following the first meeting of the national leadership council last week, NHS chief executive David Nicholson tells HSJ what was discussed, why the council won’t become a “dustbin” for difficult issues and why all chief executives must take responsibility for leadership.
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DH seeks fresh leadership talent for adult social care
Plans to create “new cadres of leadership talent” for adult social care have been set out by the Department of Health.
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NewsLatest NHS chief departure sparks fears of diminishing talent pool
Fears of a “diminishing pool” of NHS leadership talent have reached a critical point after one chief executive was sacked and another became the latest to resign his post.
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CommentKeith Pearson on the essence of leadership
The Reverend Theodore Hesburgh once commented: “The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.” In my strategic health authority region, NHS East of England, our vision is clear: we want to provide the best quality health service in the country.
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Ex-BBC boss joins national leadership council
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has been named alongside an eclectic list of figures on the national leadership council for the NHS.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: The 18 Challenges of Leadership
The themes of this self-help manual are timeless, says Sheila Williams
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Clinical leadership meets The Apprentice
What can clinical leaders learn from reality TV programme The Apprentice? Ann Elliott finds out
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Failure of leadership and a lax attitude led to Mid staffs crisis
NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh criticised Mid Staffordshire foundation trust’s lax attitude to the quality of its services.Sir Bruce said: ”I’m pretty proud of the NHS but I’m really stunned by this report.
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CommentLisa Rodrigues on the media and clinical leadership
I’ve had one of those weeks. I was on the interview panel to appoint the chief executive of the NHS Confederation and within 24 hours we were the top story on BBC News at 10.How does one convey to the public that bad things sometimes happen? Particularly when they are ...
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Stephen Eames on the new NHS leadership
I recently read some research comparing performance between NHS hospitals and UK private sector hospitals and industrial companies.
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NHS is a 'brutal' place for its leaders
The NHS is a “brutal” and “arbitrary” system in which to be a chief executive, according to leaders interviewed by the NHS Confederation.Its report, Reforming Leadership Development… Again, examines whythis area is reformed so often. Health minister Lord Darzi’s leadership proposals in his next stage review are the fourth reorganisation ...
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Peter Reader on the future of NHS leadership
For the last decade I have been on a journey of development and discovery that has taken me from general practice into clinical leadership and management.
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Brent PCT's story shows power of leadership
The extraordinary turnaround in the performance of Brent teaching primary care trust is a powerful example of how first class leadership transforms the NHS.
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DH drops 'elitist' Top 250 leadership scheme
Plans set out in the next stage review to invest in the top 250 NHS leaders have been scrapped amid charges of 'elitism'.
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DH unveils plans for NHS national leadership council
A national leadership council designed to nurture the next generation of NHS leaders has been launched by the Department of Health.The council will have up to 18 members, including five part-time leads for the priority areas of clinical leadership, top leaders, board development, emerging leaders and inclusion.
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Andrew Frankel on challenges in organisational leadership
In considering what leadership means from the perspective of a manager in a large organisation such as Care UK, I find myself contemplating the macro elements of leadership, such as communication, team formulation and strategy.
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Mike Cooke on sizzling NHS leadership
Leadership and management remain big themes in 2009. This column is about the ‘sizzle’ and the ‘sausages’.
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BME leadership: secure people's place of honour
People from minorities face many obstacles in their careers. The NHS needs to view every individual fairly, says Lubna Haq
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Mike Hobbs on clinical leadership and mental health
Mental health strategy has historically been seen as separate from mainstream health strategy and planning.