Change management in the NHS: distributed leadership

Towards Distributed Leadership in the NHS?

As far back as 2005, Sir Nigel Crisp (Chief Executive of the NHS) argued for “entrepreneurial leaders” capable of bringing “vision, leadership and passion” to the NHS, and who “generate new and alternative solutions that extend the boundaries of healthcare (and) challenge factors that are growth-limiting and refuse to accept the status quo”i. Harnessing the language of entrepreneurship was a cl...

Change management - or change leadership?

This paper argues that, while change must be well managed, it also requires effective leadership to be successfully introduced and sustained. An integrative model of leadership for change is proposed, reflecting its cognitive, spiritual, emotional and behavioural dimensions and requirements. The model comprises vision, values, strategy, empowerment, and motivation and inspiration. The paper con...

Commission on Leadership and Management in the NHS

Commission on Leadership and Management in the NHS

NHS facilities management: a prescription for change

The role of facilities management in the delivery of effective healthcare is linked to the recent growth of facilities management in the NHS in the UK. Research has shown the benefits which can be achieved by the introduction of integrated facilities management. The cultural changes, that are coming as a result of the 24-hour society in which we now live, bring new challenges and opportunities....