Using the 7 Habits programme to develop effective leadership
1Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
Nursing Management (Harrow, London, England : 1994)
|September 26, 2013
Summary
This leadership program for healthcare professionals in England improved their skills. Feedback showed positive professional and personal impacts from the 7 Habits for Healthcare training.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Professional Development
- Allied Health Professions
Background:
- Need for leadership development in community and community hospital settings in England.
- Adoption of the 7 Habits for Healthcare program to address this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the adoption, adaptation, implementation, and delivery of a leadership program.
- To conduct an interim evaluation of the program's impact on nurse and allied health professional leaders.
Main Methods:
- The article details the process of implementing the 7 Habits for Healthcare program.
- Interim evaluation involved collecting feedback from delegates 3-9 months post-completion.
Main Results:
- The program was successfully adopted, adapted, and implemented in the target environments.
- Delegate feedback indicated positive professional and personal influence from the program.
Conclusions:
- The 7 Habits for Healthcare program provides a valuable framework for leadership development.
- The program demonstrates potential for enhancing leadership capacity within community healthcare settings.
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