Mastering Medical Leadership: A Two-Day Intensive Programme

This immersive two-day course will transform your approach to clinical leadership, offering actionable insights and practical skills to elevate patient care and enhance team dynamics. Designed for medical professionals, this programme provides an in-depth exploration of leadership principles and management practices essential for effective clinical leadership.

Participants will engage in interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises that focus on developing leadership behaviours and emotional intelligence. By applying these skills, you will positively impact patient care and foster a cohesive, high-performing team environment.

This course is suitable for emerging and existing medical leaders at all levels who are looking to enhance their leadership and management skills in order to improve engagement and outcomes in their teams.

The primary aim of this workshop is to equip doctors with advanced leadership skills necessary to excel in their roles and improve patient outcomes. By concentrating on effective leadership behaviours, emotional intelligence, and personal development, the course seeks to enhance overall professional performance and team cohesion.

Module 1: What is Leadership and Management?

This module lays the foundation for effective clinical leadership by introducing core principles and frameworks. You will explore various leadership styles, including Goleman’s emotional intelligence-based approaches, and learn how to apply them in real-world settings. Emphasis will be placed on understanding your natural leadership preferences and how to adapt your style to different situations to enhance team engagement and patient care.

Module 2: Self-Awareness and Leadership Coaching

Develop a deep understanding of your leadership style preferences and emotional intelligence. This module focuses extensively on coaching skills, including how to effectively mentor and support team members. You will learn to identify your key strengths and energy drivers, creating a tailored personal leadership development plan. Through interactive exercises, you’ll practice coaching techniques to improve both individual and team performance.

Module 3: Team Working, Compassionate and Inclusive Leadership

Explore the dynamics of successful team functioning, focusing on Belbin’s team role theory to comprehend diverse roles within a multidisciplinary team. Learn how to create a positive, inclusive team culture, and apply practical strategies for influencing and supervising colleagues. This module emphasizes building and sustaining a high-performing team environment.

Module 4: Interpersonal Effectiveness

Vision: Develop and communicate a compelling vision to inspire and drive your team towards shared goals. Practice methods to articulate this vision clearly to ensure alignment and commitment.

Change Management, Influence and Negotiation: Acquire effective strategies for planning and implementing change within a healthcare setting, addressing resistance, and managing transitions smoothly. Techniques for communicating change and engaging stakeholders will be covered. Learn advanced techniques for influencing and negotiating in a clinical environment. Focus on negotiation principles and practice skills for persuading stakeholders and managing conflicts to achieve beneficial outcomes.

Resilience: Boost your resilience and emotional agility to lead confidently in high-pressure situations. Explore strategies for maintaining personal well-being and leading a team through challenges, focusing on practical approaches to sustain resilience amid change and stress.