All articles by Lisa Rodrigues – Page 2

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    Lisa Rodrigues on NHS acronyms

    2008-02-11T09:00:00Z

    Obscure abbreviations and over-complicated policies keep the NHS from focusing on what is really important

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    Lisa Rodrigues on NHS acronyms

    2008-02-11T09:00:00Z

    Obscure abbreviations and over-complicated policies keep the NHS from focusing on what is really important

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    Lisa Rodrigues on the NHS's influential people

    2007-12-17T09:00:00Z

    In response to HSJ's list of the 50 most influential people in the NHS, I thought I would offer my own list of the people who have influenced my career in the NHS. It includes people I think make a difference, go that extra mile or who have influenced me ...

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    Lisa Rodrigues on staying connected

    2007-11-05T09:00:00Z

    Keeping in contact with one another is important, whether it is through social networking sites or old-fashioned conversations

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    Lisa Rodrigues on intoxicating publicity

    2007-10-02T00:00:00Z

    It was impossible to miss the publication of the Alastair Campbell diaries - the newspaper serialisation and TV programme meant people were talking about them everywhere. While some may have diagnosed a serious case of work-related stress, I just thought he showed great timing, and he got me thinking about ...

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    Lisa Rodrigues on the traits of executives

    2007-09-24T09:00:00Z

    Being a chief executive is a wonderful job for those with a well-developed sense of responsibility. I read somewhere that more leaders are firstborn children than any other family position and I can understand why. As the first child, you are automatically expected to take responsibility for your siblings. If, ...

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    Lisa Rodrigues on managing change

    2007-07-09T00:00:00Z

    'Some people think the quiet revolution in mental health, with the closure of the asylums and the introduction of community care alternatives, is a model for the rest of the NHS. But I am the first to admit that we did not.always get it right'