Activity

Learning Journal

Using these reports, and any other articles/reports on leadership that you find useful, develop answers to these questions and write them in your learning journal.

The future of leadership and management in the NHS

Links to an external site. (2011) The Kings Fund.

‘Trust Me I’m A Leader’ – Clare Gerada/ NHS Confed 

Strengthening NHS management and leadership - Priorities for reform 26 February 2022

General Sir Gordon Messenger Independent report Leadership for a collaborative and inclusive future. Published 8 June 2022

The Health Foundation. The public’s views on the future of the NHS in England  Findings from deliberative research and polling with the public and what it means for the next government

• What do they tell you about the difference between management and leadership? Do you agree?
• How do you see your role in terms of your primary focus?
• Do the recommendations appear to address the key issues?
• Are there any other recommendations you would choose to add or delete? If so, why?
• How important is trust to you?
• Since reading these reports, have your views on leadership changed? If so, how?
• What actions have you taken or do you plan to take in respect of your leadership behaviours and actions? (It might help you to share this with a trusted colleague.)
• How will you personally take responsibility for developing and/or maintaining trusting relationships with patients and the public, your peers and members of your team?