28.01.13
Leadership assessment tool popular with staff
The NHS Leadership Academy’s Self Assessment Tool has been downloaded more than 50,000 times since its launch in October 2011.
The tool helps healthcare staff to identify their leadership strengths and weaknesses via a questionnaire, which generates feedback on where their competencies lie. Staff are then offered development advice and can choose to generate an action plan to develop their skills.
The Self Assessment Tool also allows staff to access a range of materials such as free e-learning modules to support their skills development.
Dr Penny Newman, GP, and Consultant in Public Health and Primary Care Advisor for NHS Midlands and East, said: “Now more than ever, the NHS and patients need doctors who embrace leadership and who can identify their learning needs against nationally recognised standards. This easy-to-use resource enables users to independently see how their leadership skills fare, and where they can benefit from development.
“It’s a great starting point for anyone interested in leadership and may also help with reflection for appraisal and revalidation purposes.”
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