The Centre for Innovation in Health Management investigated resilience in uncertainty and looked at how managers can develop leadership skills in times of change and uncertainty. Peer discussions were held with managers to discuss styles of leadership. A table outlines some tasks such as: thinking about problems, resolving issues, stay energised, make a difference, manage time and solving. Advice
The Centre for Innovation in Health Management investigated resilience in uncertainty and looked at how managers can develop leadership skills in times of change and uncertainty. Peer discussions were held with managers to discuss styles of leadership. A table outlines some tasks such as: thinking about problems, resolving issues, stay energised, make a difference, manage time and solving. Advice is included on how to add value to these tasks as a leader.
Times of economic uncertainty can result in fear and anxiety, making it difficult for mangers to lead their organisations successfully. The author suggests some strategies intended to support leadership practice and to help manage emotional wellbeing. A table is included that lists five different types of fear with alternative strategies for managing our emotional wellbeing.
Times of economic uncertainty can result in fear and anxiety, making it difficult for mangers to lead their organisations successfully. The author suggests some strategies intended to support leadership practice and to help manage emotional wellbeing. A table is included that lists five different types of fear with alternative strategies for managing our emotional wellbeing.
International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 7(3), 2011, pp.206-217.
Publisher:
Emerald
This article presents a new approach to public accountability to help leaders develop effective network governance. It suggests that all the potential typologies previously considered raise different questions for local leaders about accountability and good governance. None perfectly secures democratic anchorage when considered against the four criteria which help to anchor network governance in a democratic society, but they all have different strengths in terms of accountability, transparency, involvement and scrutiny. The article considers potential governance models and the accountability issues for leaders that arise in each one, before presenting new concept of a "web of accountability" – the Accountability Works for You framework, developed by the author's organisation, the Centre for Public Scrutiny. Accountability Works for You is a new framework available for public sector leaders which emphasises culture and behaviours over process and structure in thinking about governance.
This article presents a new approach to public accountability to help leaders develop effective network governance. It suggests that all the potential typologies previously considered raise different questions for local leaders about accountability and good governance. None perfectly secures democratic anchorage when considered against the four criteria which help to anchor network governance in a democratic society, but they all have different strengths in terms of accountability, transparency, involvement and scrutiny. The article considers potential governance models and the accountability issues for leaders that arise in each one, before presenting new concept of a "web of accountability" – the Accountability Works for You framework, developed by the author's organisation, the Centre for Public Scrutiny. Accountability Works for You is a new framework available for public sector leaders which emphasises culture and behaviours over process and structure in thinking about governance.
Subject terms:
leadership, management, public sector, accountability;
Voluntary Sector Review, 2(3), November 2011, pp.391-398.
Publisher:
Policy Press
Place of publication:
Bristol
...for a new approach to the provision of infrastructure support based on a more inclusive approach reflecting the wide diversity found in the voluntary sector. This should focus on governance, leadership, volunteer-led efforts and models that offer ways of operating that do not rely on funding and staff.
This article, based on the author’s experience of working with the staff, volunteers and governing bodies of small voluntary organisations in the UK, examines the role of infrastructure organisations in relation to micro organisations with no or few paid staff. The article argues that these organisations have unique characteristics and needs that have not been served well b infrastructure support providers, and suggests that, as a whole, the voluntary sector must develop a wider range of alternative models of organisational development. It then discusses the distinctive features of micro organisations, their comparative advantages and their limitations before discussing their needs for support and advice and the failure of infrastructure support organisations to meet them. It concludes by arguing for a new approach to the provision of infrastructure support based on a more inclusive approach reflecting the wide diversity found in the voluntary sector. This should focus on governance, leadership, volunteer-led efforts and models that offer ways of operating that do not rely on funding and staff.
A report summary which analyses how 12 children’s homes were able to achieve outstanding status over a period of three years. Key features that contributed to their success are listed.
A report summary which analyses how 12 children’s homes were able to achieve outstanding status over a period of three years. Key features that contributed to their success are listed.
Subject terms:
leadership, management, residential child care, good practice;
Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 26(3), August 2011, pp.314-326.
Publisher:
Sage
While there has been some progress in promoting women leaders in China, the level of female participation at the top of the power pyramid has remained unsatisfactory. The aim of this article is to examine the life stories of women leaders in the People’s Republic of China, particularly their paths to leadership. It is based on in-depth interviews with 5 Chinese women leaders in universities: 2...
While there has been some progress in promoting women leaders in China, the level of female participation at the top of the power pyramid has remained unsatisfactory. The aim of this article is to examine the life stories of women leaders in the People’s Republic of China, particularly their paths to leadership. It is based on in-depth interviews with 5 Chinese women leaders in universities: 2 university professors; 2 deputy presidents; and a deputy party secretary. The findings illustrate how the women developed their attitudes toward leadership roles and their unique leadership style. By unveiling the dynamic interplay between culture and institutional factors presented by social change, the article argues that the choices these women leaders made were shaped by their continual efforts to reconcile conflicting roles arising from 2 axes: the ‘expert-official’ and the ‘private-public’ dichotomies. The article concludes with an urgent call to policymakers to develop a workplace policy that promotes gender equality at the top of the political pyramid and that takes into consideration the inherent frictions and dilemmas experienced by Chinese women leaders.
Community Development Journal, 46(4), October 2011, pp.493-510.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Community development is a process which may arise from the initiatives of people within the community, utilising their social capital with relatively few economic or human capital resources. An individual or a group must mobilise the community for this purpose. It has been argued that leadership is an essential element of change. However, the literature on community development rarely addresses...
Community development is a process which may arise from the initiatives of people within the community, utilising their social capital with relatively few economic or human capital resources. An individual or a group must mobilise the community for this purpose. It has been argued that leadership is an essential element of change. However, the literature on community development rarely addresses the issue of emergent leadership. This article suggests that in order to answer the question of how the community is mobilised for development, the issue of leadership must be addressed, and a theoretical lens of complexity theory is used to analyse the ways in which leadership emerges. The article explores the issue of leadership in five community case studies from Australia, Sweden and Uruguay. Seven themes are identified, which are consistent with complexity theory: embedded networks; shared decisions; open systems; vision; practical management skills; succession planning; and energy, commitment and perseverance.
Subject terms:
leadership, community development, decision making, systems leadership;
International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 7(2), 2011, pp.144-150.
Publisher:
Emerald
Arguing that Australia's multiculturalism, ethnic plurality, and historical youthfulness provide a unique perspective in matters of spirituality and leadership, the author of this article gives a personal view on the relevance of spirituality to leadership in the practice of psychiatry. He identifies and discusses 4 issues: mindlessness and brainlessness in psychiatry (including the relevance...
Arguing that Australia's multiculturalism, ethnic plurality, and historical youthfulness provide a unique perspective in matters of spirituality and leadership, the author of this article gives a personal view on the relevance of spirituality to leadership in the practice of psychiatry. He identifies and discusses 4 issues: mindlessness and brainlessness in psychiatry (including the relevance of spirituality to mental health); psychiatric research that matters (covering brain, spirituality and psychiatry); mental health services with compassion (compassion as an example of the relevance of spirituality to leadership in the delivery of mental health services); and mental health problems without stigma (de-stigmatising mental health problems through public education). The article concludes that spirituality is relevant to leadership in educating medical undergraduates, training professional psychiatrists, conducting clinical research, delivering mental health services, and reducing public stigma of mental health problems.
Leadership is one of the nine capabilities included in the Social Work Reform Board's professional capabilities framework. This article discusses the importance of developing professional leadership among levels of social work practitioners. It also briefly describes Excellence in Social Work Leadership, a course developed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence for social work managers, team
Leadership is one of the nine capabilities included in the Social Work Reform Board's professional capabilities framework. This article discusses the importance of developing professional leadership among levels of social work practitioners. It also briefly describes Excellence in Social Work Leadership, a course developed by the Social Care Institute for Excellence for social work managers, team leaders, approved mental health professionals and consultants.
Subject terms:
leadership, professional role, social workers, staff development;
Public Money and Management, 31(5), September 2011, pp.363-370.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
A combination of economic pressures and increasing demands on health care budgets has resulted in a resurgence of the rationing debate. Although leadership is a potentially important component of priority-setting there has been little written about this topic. This article offers some suggestions for the development of leadership in priority-setting, with the intention of encouraging further...
A combination of economic pressures and increasing demands on health care budgets has resulted in a resurgence of the rationing debate. Although leadership is a potentially important component of priority-setting there has been little written about this topic. This article offers some suggestions for the development of leadership in priority-setting, with the intention of encouraging further discussion and debate. In particular, it looks at the role and value of leadership in addressing problems of a lack perceived legitimacy and governance that have been raised in connection with the rationing enterprise. The article considers the following key leadership concepts in the context of rationing: technical and relational aspects of priority-setting; sense-making and the framing of priority-setting as a ‘wicked issue’; and leading with political astuteness. The article concludes by considering the challenges facing management before they can adopt these outlined strategies.