Forward thinking leadership programme
January 17, 2018
Programme overview
A practical approach to development which explores individual, team and organisational values and behaviours. It will provide participants with practical resources to apply in their working environments which will enable an inclusive culture to flourish.
Inclusion (defined as a sense of belonging; feeling respected; valued for who you are; feeling a level of supportive energy and commitment from others so that you can do your best” (Miller and Katz).
There are 3 cohorts available for 2017/18 the full programme consists of a variety of modules which comprise of: values discovery, inclusion and unconscious bias, coaching, maximising potential and improvement. Under the umbrella of Forward Thinking Leadership there is a portfolio of work underway which also supports increasing our associates to deliver programmes locally. The modules can be delivered as stand-alone initiatives for example the inclusion and unconscious bias module has been delivered as part of organisational induction programmes and awareness raising sessions.
How will the programme help me?
Forward Thinking Leadership is a practical approach to development which explores individual, team and organisational values and behaviours. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their impact on others, tools to engage individuals and teams through a coaching approach, how to give effective feedback in four simple steps, how to identify and nurture individuals, tools to develop succession plans and techniques to support improvement and change plus much more.
In a nutshell, the programme will provide participants with practical resources to apply in their working environments which will enable an inclusive culture to flourish.
Target audience
Leaders exist within each of us; the Forward Thinking Leadership intervention is aimed at all staff. Through the approach that is being taken with this work we are attempting to break down traditional hierarchical and AfC banding barriers to how individuals access interventions. In doing this it is hoped that there will be a richer more diverse cross generational learning, self-awareness and personal growth which will be of benefit for both the individual and the organisation. Ultimately the intervention has been designed to create the culture shift that is required in the NHS today to deliver better care for patients.
At its core, the Forward Thinking Leadership initiative encompasses the following: values discovery, inclusion and unconscious bias, coaching, maximising potential and improvement.
Selection Criteria
All applications will be reviewed after the closing dates that are listed below, against the following criteria:
Stage 1 – Quality criteria (eligible org, Org Sponsor & Line manager agreement of attendance/study leave, agreement with cancellations & DNA Policy and alumni agreement)
Stage 2 – Priority to trusts requiring additional support
Stage 3 – Fair share by LWAB/STP region
Stage 4 – Fair share by organisational size
Cost
The programme is offered at no direct cost to West Midlands NHS staff, as places are funded by Health Education England, working across West Midlands. Failure to attend any of the dates may result in your organisation having to pay back the cost, which falls in line with our ‘Cancellation and Non-attendance Policy’.
Programme Duration & Commitment
There are 2 cohorts available for 2018, each consisting of 6 days over a 6 month period, you are required to attend all 6 days.
This programme is open to all staff working in a health care setting. In addition to the workshop dates, you will be required to:
Maintain a reflective journal and demonstrate how you have started to utilise course content, tools and templates practically.
Complete a Healthcare Leadership Model self-assessment.
Undertake an inclusion based improvement project back in your work place.
Have continued support from your organisational sponsor for the duration of the programme.
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