Leadership, complexity and the mental health professional. A report on some approaches to leadership training
1South Birmingham Mental Health Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Background:
Psychiatrists commonly take on a range of leadership roles. These responsibilities are complex because of an environment which is ever-changing, lack of training and competition between disciplines.
Aims:
This article outlines some of the issues facing the psychiatrist within the multidisciplinary team and describes a leadership programme initiated in the West Midlands.
Method:
A programme of in-house leadership training and increased delegation of leadership roles within one NHS Trust.
Results:
These initiatives have been favourably received; but it is recognised that the approach can be further developed.
Conclusion:
This basic strategy should be enhanced and delivered more widely.
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