1. South Central Management Network Wednesday 18 June 2008 Newbury Welcome to the Management Network Career Planning Taster Workshop

2. National Management Network A joint development initiative between the Department of Health and the Institute of Healthcare Management. The Network will incorporate a range of feeder networks across the UK – of which the South Central Management Network is one. It is open to all managers (not just IHM members). Its purpose is not only to provide network participants with access to others from a variety of healthcare backgrounds, but also to: Provide high personal value from these connections which can often be outside of existing healthcare areas through learning events and CPD Respond and adapt to network participants’ changing healthcare management needs and behaviours Discuss ways in which certain healthcare management issues are tackled, what went well - what went badly and what would be repeated if done again Keep ahead of the trends and predict future issues that give network participants a ‘knowledge edge’ of new ideas and initiatives. The Management Network can be used in a wide variety of ways by managers either as a stand-alone support for individuals, or in conjunction with other learning methods and networks already provided in their own local area or organisation.

3. Opportunity 1: Leadership Qualities Framework 360 degree feedback The Leadership Qualities Framework describes a set of key characteristics, attitudes and behaviours that leaders in the NHS should aspire to and sets the standard for outstanding leadership in the NHS. 15 qualities have been identified as being the most important for leaders in the NHS to have. The qualities are arranged into three clusters: personal qualities, setting direction and delivering the service, with each quality defined at levels that identify both effective and outstanding leaders. LQF 360° feedback is a process of identifying individual strengths and development needs by using feedback from someone’s line manager, colleagues and other staff plus their own self-assessment. It is mainly for senior managers and leaders Cost: £45 See details on: http://www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk/ http://www.nhsleadershipqualities.nhs.uk/

4. Opportunity 2: Elements A chance to brush up on knowledge and skills on a range of management subjects Especially useful for those new to management Bite-sized on-line e-learning resources which can be accessed at any time from any computer at a time which is convenient Each Element takes between 30 minutes and two hours to complete, but can be done in several sittings if preferred Improving Your Effectiveness Management Supervision Managing Change Managing Conflict Planning & Recruitment Project Management Appraisal Mentoring Coaching for Managers Purchasing & Contracts Plus – new: Managing meetings Presentation skills On http://www.ihm.org.uk/professional-development-learning/programmes/mhsc-elementshttp://www.ihm.org.uk/professional-development-learning/programmes/mhsc-elements Cost: £45 each (£30 for IHM members) – BUT your organisation may fund some

5. Opportunity 3: Milestones Milestones provide accessible, accredited management learning, tailored to the health and social care environment Learning modules: –Role of the enterprise manager –Managing service delivery –Managing service quality –Making information work for you –Information flows and organisational structure –Finance (currently being commissioned) Cost: £200 each, but the SHA is offering £100 bursaries to the first 100 managers who start studying soon Further details from: john.hunt@southcentral.nhs.uk john.hunt@southcentral.nhs.uk Further details about Milestones on: http://www.ihm.org.uk/professional-development- learning/programmes/mhsc-milestones http://www.ihm.org.uk/professional-development- learning/programmes/mhsc-milestones http://www.ihm.org.uk/professional-development- learning/programmes/mhsc-milestones

6. Opportunity 4: Foundations for the Future Foundations for the Future management development programme, sponsored by the SHA and the Institute of Healthcare Management, with tutoring from the University of Reading. Foundations for the Future management development programme, sponsored by the SHA and the Institute of Healthcare Management, with tutoring from the University of Reading. This has the aim of developing management skills and leadership talent across NHS South Central through Masters level study. This has the aim of developing management skills and leadership talent across NHS South Central through Masters level study. It is a really flexible programme which has been devised to meet the requirements of managers who wish to study for recognised qualifications. It is a really flexible programme which has been devised to meet the requirements of managers who wish to study for recognised qualifications. It is primarily distance learning offered by the University of Reading to suit the needs of learners, but with support. It is primarily distance learning offered by the University of Reading to suit the needs of learners, but with support. To find out more, the link to the Foundations for the Future website is www.reading.ac.uk/lifelonglearning and click on "Health and Social Care Management" To find out more, the link to the Foundations for the Future website is www.reading.ac.uk/lifelonglearning and click on "Health and Social Care Management" www.reading.ac.uk/lifelonglearning Or go to the direct link on http://www.reading.ac.uk/conted/mp/hscm/conted-HSCM-home.asp) Or go to the direct link on http://www.reading.ac.uk/conted/mp/hscm/conted-HSCM-home.asp) http://www.reading.ac.uk/conted/mp/hscm/conted-HSCM-home.asp A general leaflet about it is on http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25653&sID=95161 A general leaflet about it is on http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25653&sID=95161 http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25653&sID=95161 And the University of Reading leaflet is on http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25506&sID=95161. And the University of Reading leaflet is on http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25506&sID=95161. http://www.reading.ac.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=25506&sID=95161

7. Flexible time frame – participants enrolling from May 2008 Learning needs cross-referenced to MHSC programmes. Participants select appropriate Elements (e.g. Improving Your Effectiveness) +/or Milestones +/or PG Modules Learning needs diagnosis: Management competencies; PDP; senior manager / line manager sponsor & support Postgraduate modules 20 Credits per module: Managing your enterprise Managing people: personal and team effectiveness Managing services and budgets Managing service delivery: systems, quality and improvement Managing information: developing systems, decisions and communications Managing finance Business and service planning (not available as a stand alone option) 10 Credits per module: Managing people: recruitment and performance Managing information: data and communications management Learner support infrastructure Potential opportunities could include: learning network meetings, work-based assignment support, personal development support, mentoring support, masterclasses MODULES ASSESSED THROUGH WORK-BASED ASSIGNMENTS SOUTH CENTRAL MANAGEMENT NETWORK PG Certificate: 60 credits PG Diploma: 120 credits Masters Degree: 180 credits Post-programme learning outcomes and benefitsLQF 360 degree, assignment report of benefits realised Developing management skills and leadership talent across NHS South Central Milestones 5 M level Credits: Role of the Enterprise Manager; Making Information Work for You; Managing Service Delivery; Managing Service Quality; Organisational Structure and Information Flow. (Future topics planned include Finance Milestones) FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE Version 4 – 1 May 2008 Review Date - 1 July 2008