Senior Clinical Leadership Development,
Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust (UK)
Client Issue: In 2003 the Board at RBH felt that medical consultants were often expected to lead large clinical directorates without any management education. They were expert in their clinical fields but lacked formal training in strategic planning, values-based leadership, emotional intelligence (EQ), influencing skills, dealing with difficult people, conflict resolution, performance management, stress management, time management, & the motivation of multidisciplinary teams.
Solution: Synergy interviewed 28 senior clinicians & with their help, designed a flexible program to meet their needs whilst not detracting from their busy schedules. The resulting modular program is underpinned by appropriate theory, with lots of interactive exercises. We used the NHS Leadership Quality Framework (LQF) competences, with optional 360 feedback, additional reading, role-play & executive coaching, to ensure sustainable behavioural change.
Outcome: Attendance was on a voluntary basis & as leaders in their field, management stated that the best evaluation would be their continued participation. The clinicians not only stayed but actively participated in designing the program & encouraging other colleagues to contribute to ongoing action learning. The program was rigorously evaluated & accredited by The Royal Colleges & expanded to include a second cohort of consultants.
Further info about Senior Clinical Leadership Development,
Benefits of our Senior Clinical Leadership Programs,
Specific Competences in Action Learning/Coaching Sessions,
Leadership Development Opportunities & Optional Alumni Modules