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The Use of Outcomes to Support Leadership in Clinical Programmes
Carla Williams, Allen DanielsThe purpose of this study was to examine the overall quality of care being delivered, and to determine if gender, race, age, and education level affected the quality of care being…
Shared Leadership: An Idea Whose Time has Come in Healthcare?
Karen Miller, Jan Walmsley, Sadie WilliamsThere is robust evidence that good teamwork is essential to the delivery of high‐quality healthcare. This paper reports on a leadership intervention to improve team‐working in…
Leading in Partnership: Using a Competency Approach for Public Service Leaders
Jonathan PassmoreThis paper reviews the growth in partnership working in public services and the associated demand for new forms of leadership in the public sector which respond to the different…
Positive Psychology Approaches to Public Services Leadership: An Introduction to Strengths‐based Leadership
P Linley, Reena Govindji, Michael WestTo readers of the popular press, the words ‘positive psychology’ may conjure up images of happiness gurus and people having their feet massaged, their heads resting peacefully on…
Developing Leaders ‐ Innovative Approaches for Local Government
Megan Reitz, Melissa Carr, Eddie BlassThis paper examines ongoing research (Blass & Carr, 2006) exploring the development of future leaders using new and innovative approaches. Research asking experienced leaders…
Peter Gilroy, Chief Executive, Kent County Council
Peter Gilroy, Graham TowlPeter joined local government following a career in nursing, specialising in psychiatric social work. Following qualification in social work, he worked in practice, including…
Do Your Staff Think You're a Better Manager? Evaluating Leadership Development
Blair McPhersonThe author provides an evaluation of leadership development, drawing on a case study from Lancashire County Council. The use of 360 degree evaluations is explored as a management…