Developing Excellence Series: Bitesize Leadership (i) – Learning, Improvement, Innovation, Quality and Culture

About the masterclass and series

The series consists of 3 bitesize sessions each with a different focus, which can be attended independently or as a full programme. All sessions are 2.5 hours and will be delivered virtually, covering areas including: Governance; board assurance and risk; system and partnership-working; Chief Executive and Chair relationship and leading the executive team; a Well-Led organisation; regulatory compliance, and balancing statutory accountabilities. ​

This session will cover:

• Governance: Well-Led Context
• Learning: Patient safety learning; Research
• Improvement/Innovation: Ensuring Improvement and innovation led from top; Culture in the context of QI, conditions created by the CEO / Board; Digital transformation
• Quality Improvement: Systematic approach; National Improvement Initiatives
• Culture: Values driven (Integrity and openness); Listening up/Speaking Up; Closed cultures – How to create a culture of psychological safety and accountability; Encouraging a culture where services are improved by learning from mistakes, staff and patients are encouraged to identify areas for improvement, and not afraid to speak out.

Who is the masterclass for?

This masterclass, and the series, is for the South East Aspiring Chief Executive Pool however it may be opened to all Board members in the South- East region or our other talent pools should we not reach sufficient numbers.

Book your Place:

Please book your place via the green RSVP ‘Going’ button below. Places are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Although we will be able to see your name and email address upon submission, once extrapolated the demographic and protected characteristics data will be anonymised. We appreciate your support in providing this information, which will help us to ensure our leadership development interventions are widely accessible and inclusive.

The session will be delivered virtually. Links to join the workshop will be emailed to those who have booked, along with full joining instructions, one to two weeks before the workshop date.

Our Commitment:

We are committed to making our training as accessible as possible (please see our accessibility page), we are aware that there is more that we can be doing. Please do contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to support you to be able to attend this programme by emailing us at [email protected]

About the Facilitators – Aqua Lead Faculty

Dr Sonya Wallbank

Sonya has worked across the NHS as a Director of service delivery and workforce, leading complex change programmes including the wellbeing response for NHS staff during COVID-19 and HR and OD transformations for the NHS and DHSC. Her experience in developing restorative approaches to supervision and leadership uniquely positions her to support aspiring board members in developing sustainable and authentic leadership practices.