The monthly round-up of news from Yorkshire & the Humber Leadership Academy

“Heads Up” - November 2014

WelcomeWelcome to the November edition of Heads Up. As you may be aware, this month saw the launch by NHS England of a review of the National Leadership Academy and NHSIQ, to be led by Ed Smith. I would like to thank those LETB Board members and RLC members who provided comments. These have been collated into a HEYH response to form part of the HEE response. I have been surprised by the amount of interest to Chris Bain’s letter inviting expressions of interest to host Yorkshire and the Humber Leadership Academy. The closing date is 17th November and we will be considering next steps after that. Thank you all, it is really encouraging to know that the work of the team is so well received. In the meantime, we are experiencing an extremely busy time across the whole team this Autumn. The National Professional Development programmes from the Leadership Academy are well and truly underway for their new intakes while the Autumn 2013 intake for the Mary Seacole Programme is coming to a close; and we continue to see a strong uptake for the Frontline Nursing and Midwifery development programme in the region.  Arrangements to celebrate the achievement of our Regional Leadership Award nominees are well in hand, and we are looking forward to seeing many of you at the celebration event 3rd December.We closed the recent cohort of the Accelerate programme with a networking lunch 22nd October, described as “best practice in leadership development” by Professor David Williams. Details will follow of applications for the new cohort this month.  The strategic OD network has been refreshed with plans to meet regularly in future. And we are very pleased to have our work with the YHAHSN Improvement Academy underway; this started with the establishment of the Community of Practice at two recent workshops, under guidance from George Por.As we move forward into the New Year we hope improve our offer further to have a longer term plan of activity so that people can make more informed choices for accessing our programmes and interventions. As part of our evaluation, we are collecting case studies and feedback from recent participants to feedback to our stakeholders. We are also gathering data to report back to you our activity within your organisation and look forward to sharing the results.

Kathryn WinterburnHead of Leadership & Organisation Development

Yorkshire and the Humber Leadership Academy

Regional NewsStrategic OD Network refreshed

A workshop was held on Friday 24th October facilitated by Mayvin Director James Traeger and Carolyn Norgate, Mayvin Associate and OD practitioner at Guys & St Thomas’. James and Carolyn were part of the NHS Employers DoOD initiative researching the capacity and skills of OD practitioners in the NHS “a safe place to stay sharp”.

The group used this NHS Employers DoOD tool to consider their own situation before joining together to produce a map of OD across the region. The map was used to identify key principles that will inform the design of future work. As a result of the workshop a design group was formed to take forward the work.

Participants also identified the benefits of the workshop as: an opportunity to share views and debate key issues; a chance to take stock and reflect; feeling welcome, less isolated in their work and re-energised by time spent with colleagues. For further information or to join the network, contact Amanda Allen.

Regional NewsCommunity of Practice underway (1/2)

Work has started with Improvement Fellows and the alumni of Jonkoping Festival attendees. Facilitated by George Pór who is known internationally for his work developing Communities of Practice, workshops have been held to design the piece and train facilitators.

The work is developing a Co-creation Network, a constellation of Communities of Practice that are peer learning communities to align with and support the collaborative leadership approach.

It also supports the development of productive working relationships between the Leadership Academy and Improvement Fellows and will help realise the full benefits of the investment in the Jonkoping relationship.

Regional News

Community of Practice underway (2/2)

The Communities will increase the capacity and capability to deliver improvements on the frontline by generating new knowledge and mechanism for spreading practices worth replicating.

Staff from commissioner and provider organisations across the region are involved. The network will offer opportunities for improvement staff, clinical staff, OD and change staff to build relationships and generate shared purposes across traditional boundaries.

The work is fortunate to have the support of a group of senior NHS leaders with connections to the Jonkoping community who have agreed to convene the network. NHS IQ, NHS Employers, the Yorkshire & Humber AHSN and Yorkshire & the Humber Leadership Academy are coming together to form the strategic Steering Group.

For further information, contact Jane Pightling or Lucy Scarisbrick.

Regional NewsNED Development

Our work to develop a feedback process for Non Executive Directors is progressing and we would value contribution from experienced and new NEDs as well others who interact with NEDs to take part in confidential interviews to shape this work. Contact Amanda Allen for further information.

Coaching Conference 2nd February

Places are filling up fast! We are keen to hear from coaches in the region who would like to present some of their work in small sessions of around an hour duration. See here for details or contact Amanda Allen to arrange.

Coaching CPD Events

1. Mindfulness in Coaching (very limited spaces left) 10th December : an experiential workshop to enable participants to understand the benefits and application of a mindfulness practice.2. Agile Coaching 18th February: looks at coaching teams and individuals in virtual environments.3. Executive Coaching 3rd March: considers coaching leaders of organisations, offering networking and support for those practicing or interested in this area of coaching.4. Coaching Ethics and Dilemmas 24th March.

To register your interest for any of the events above, please contact Amanda Allen.

Regional & National NewsAccelerate Programme Feedback

“I have found the course fantastic, taken me out of my comfort zone… helpful in all areas of my life.”“Apply, you will be surprised I’m sure about what you will learn… and how you can apply the learning in your work and personal life.”“Anyone who manages people, who doesn’t understand people, who has little confidence, or is stuck in their ways should attend.”New cohort dates for the Accelerate Programme will be available very soon, contact Lynsey Nicholson for further information.

Graduate Management Trainee Scheme applications open

As a Local Delivery Partner for the national Leadership Academy, we are responsible for working with stakeholders across the region to source quality placements for trainees when they come to work in the area. With applications for graduates now open, we look to you to help us with this process.  If your organisation is interested in hosting a trainee next year, further details will be available on our website in early December. An informal open day will be held in early March next year with further details to come. Contact Lynsey Nicholson if you have any queries.

Click here for a blog from 2014 Graduate Scheme participant placed at RDASH, Davide Sgorbati.

National ProgrammesRegional Leadership Awards 3rd December

We have visited finalists in the Regional Leadership Recognition Awards across Yorkshire and the Humber, to film their stories in preparation for the big day, to be held at the Marriott Hotel in Leeds.

With preparations well underway and invitations in the post, we are delighted to announce our guest host is Olympian Jonathan Edwards, and that Karen Lynas, Deputy Managing Director of the NHS Leadership Academy, will attend.

You can view the list of finalists here, or if you have any queries about the Regional Leadership Recognition Awards, contact John Hunter or Lisa Chan.

Ready Now Programme

The NHS Leadership Academy has launched a new programme aimed at senior leaders from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds.

Successful applicants will already have leadership experience as the programme is designed for leaders from under-represented groups that want to become senior leaders in the health or social care system. The programme will positively reinforce the view that the NHS should be more inclusive and representative of the communities it serves.

Applications are open now until 4th January 2015, see the website here for details or contact John Hunter or Lisa Chan to discuss.

Dates For Your DiaryNow

• November: Inspiring Leaders Forum launches

• 17th Nov: Leeds Cohort for Frontline closes

• 18th and 19th Nov: Social Media Workshops (Advanced)

• 26th Nov: 360 Facilitator Training• 27th-28th Nov: “Manager as

Coach” training• 2nd Dec: Talent 2020 Workshop• 3rd Dec: NHS Regional

Recognition Awards• 10th Dec: Mindfulness in

Coaching• Mid-December: Mary Seacole

Programme (Intake 1) final marks sent out

• 16th Dec: 360 Feedback Facilitators “Train the Trainer”

• 16th Dec: Team Resilience Programme

Next

• 22nd Dec: Leeds Cohort for Frontline Closes

• January: Diversity Management MSc at Bradford University Intake

• January: Mary Seacole Programme (Intake 1) Graduation Event

• 13th Jan: Jonkoping Communities of Practice “Base Camp” 1

• 14th Jan: York Cohort for Frontline closes

• 21st Jan: Leeds Cohort for Frontline closes

• 21st-22nd Jan: “Manager as Coach” training

• 28th -29th Jan: Team Resilience Programme

• February: Mary Seacole Programme applications close for new intake

Later

• February: i-Lead Programme begins

• 2nd Feb: Health Coaching Conference

• 9th Feb: Leeds Cohort for Frontline closes

• 18th Feb: Agile Coaching• 25th-27th Feb: Jonkoping

Microsystems Festival• March: Frontline Programme

closes• March: Team Resilience

Programme• 3rd Mar: Executive Coaching• 18th-19th Mar: Jonkoping

Communities of Practice “Base Camp” 2

• 24th Mar: Coaching Ethics and Dilemmas

• Spring: Innov8 Alliance Day• May: Mary Seacole Programme

Intake 4 begins

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Andrea Overton and Lynsey Nicholson

Inclusive Talent Development, Graduate Management Trainee Scheme

Anthony Owens, Jane Pightling and Amanda Allen

Capacity and Capability Building including OD Programmes and Coaching

John Hunter and Lisa Chan National Professional Development Programmes, Regional Leadership Awards

Lucy Scarisbrick Communications and Engagement

Kathryn Winterburn and Jo Seddon Strategy and Planning, Regional Leadership Council, Partnership Working and Systems Leadership