
Professor Michael West
Michael West is visiting fellow, leadership and organisational development at The King's Fund.
Contact info
- Email:
- M.West@kingsfund.org.uk
CommentBME staff are still struggling: here's what you can do about it
Michael West, Habib Naqvi and Yvonne Coghill outline measures to implement the values of compassion and inclusion across the whole of the NHS
CommentDevelopmental Well Led reviews – making them work for you
GE Healthcare Finnamore’s Michael West writes about NHS Improvement’s guidance on leadership and governance using the well led framework
HSJ KnowledgeGood governance is an enabler, not a necessary evil
The well-led framework, while focusing on board governance, reviews emerging themes, helping trusts move to a system leadership perspective
CommentAn all-inclusive NHS is achievable
Discrimination against minorities is prevalent in the NHS, but a climate of inclusion, mutual respect and supportiveness will ensure that the benefits of diversity are gained

HSJ KnowledgeThe three steps to balance parity of esteem for mental health
Closing the gap between physical and mental health
CommentEvery board must commit to collective leadership and culture
Finding out what well led means at all levels of an NHS organisation
CommentCompassionate care means rooting out staff stress
The Francis response will not foster a culture of compassion
CommentHealthy teams lead to healthy cultures
The time is right for rapid cultural change across the NHS workforce












