1. The monthly round-up of news from Yorkshire & the Humber Leadership Academy “ Heads Up” - August 2014

2. Welcome Welcome to the new look “Heads Up” which continues to bring you a monthly summary of our leadership and organisation development activity and offers. In addition to our look we have also changed our name. It was agreed by the Regional Leadership Council at their July meeting that Leadership & OD Partners would become Yorkshire & the Humber Leadership Academy. This change will help the team to be better recognised as a regional resource that works to support and enable our stakeholders to achieve their local objectives. Working in partnership we continue to provide a range of offers to create excellent leadership, excellent organisations, transforming systems together. Building upon seven years of regional investment in the leadership and organisation development agenda we want to maintain the legacy and continue to raise the profile of the great work that is being delivered in partnership across the region. The Regional Leadership Council continues to update its membership if you are interested to find our more about how our work is shaped and governed please get in touch with me. Kathryn Winterburn Head of Leadership & Organisation Development Yorkshire and the Humber Leadership Academy

3. Stakeholder Feedback As part of Health Education Yorkshire and the Humber’s workforce data return, organisations were asked to provide a short narrative overview of areas where they could be supported to improve values and behaviours across their workforce. We analysed the data and identified emerging themes our stakeholders have told us that they would like to work on. Some of the headlines we have shared below, if you would like to discuss in detail contact Andrea Overton.Andrea Overton There were as many different requests for how to support organisations as there were organisations provide a response. Several organisations did touch on common need for our team to facilitate connections, networks, shared learning or co-ordinating resources and brokering shared development. Other common areas for some organisations was for our team to provide consultancy, peer review/challenge via an account manager type role. Leadership development activity within organisations is as varied as are the identified needs for support for any gaps they have. This suggests that local offers need to be more bespoke and less ‘one size fits all’. A notable number of responses showed a positive regard for local offers such as coaching and Innov8 or the national Academy programmes. In terms of unmet needs so far, many are already areas under development either at local or national level. This is a strong position to continue to work from. A few organisations appear to have a very mature approach to strategic leadership development overall and a few more appear to have pockets of practice and innovation that would be of interest to peers. A simple mechanism for sharing practice would seem an easy win. Responses from the east of the region have a common theme of local collaboration and mutual support to address their specific workforce needs and there are examples of specific activity these localities are pursuing. A shared conversation about this should be a priority for us. Look out for our upcoming prospectus detailing our offer to the region and feel free to contact us for any ideas you’d like to discuss.

4. Regional News System Leadership It seems to be the new buzz word and a great deal of activity is going on within the NHS and beyond in the name of system leadership but what is it really? For some system leadership simply means working across organisational boundaries but we believe effective system leadership is more than this, so the interventions that we offer under this banner seek to enable leaders learn about the nature of their system not just their part of it. By creating the space for leaders to come together to consciously deconstruct what the system means, examine power dynamics, recognise the inherent contradictions, competition and ultimately complexity of system leadership, we can begin to learn together how to create a very different future that is much more than the sum of the respective parts. Yorkshire & the Humber Leadership Academy are supporting a number of system interventions within the region that genuinely seek to bring about transformative change. Additionally our Critical Evidence Based Community Programme will develop a sector spanning leadership community willing to collaborate in dealing with complex problems of the present and creating a space for the co-creation in future. The programme is for leaders wishing to explore the potential of collaboration across traditional boundaries and seek challenge and fresh approaches to respond to system challenges. If you are interested in joining this community, see the flyer here or contact Amanda Allen.see the flyer here Amanda Allen If you wish to discuss system leadership and potential development support, please contact Kathryn Winterburn.Kathryn Winterburn

5. Regional News Manager as Coach Sessions The coaching capability of managers and leaders in their everyday interactions is arguably more important than the number of coaches in an organisation. This is a “train the trainer” programme to equip coaches with facilitation skills to deliver skills training in coaching to managers in their organisation. We invite applications from Leadership and Organisational Development Leads. Applications should be in the form of a business case that describes the goals of this investment and their links to organisational priorities. The closing date for applications is 20 th October, contact Amanda Allen or see the registration form here.Amanda Allensee the registration form here. AHSN Improvement Fellows Development We are very excited to be working in partnership with the Y&H Academic Health Science Network (YHAHSN) to design and deliver a co-created development programme specifically for AHSN Improvement Fellows who are engaged in quality improvement work and patient safety. The programme will commence in October and includes workshops based on the work of Barry Oshry, Action Learning as well as attendance at the Jonkoping Microsystems Festival in February 2015. For further information please contact Jane Pightling or see the flyer here. Jane Pightlingsee the flyer here

6. Regional News Social Media Sessions Update In last year’s consultation you asked for sessions on how social media could be used by leaders. We responded and commissioned a series of workshops. We were overwhelmed by the demand and have doubled the number of sessions to accommodate the waiting list. The workshops have evaluated positively and we only have a few remaining places. Talent Management Events We are pleased to confirm two Talent Management events in the region, hosted in partnership with the NHS Leadership Academy and NHS England. The first event on 16 th October is aimed specifically at CCGs in our region, with a further event for other organisations on the 2 nd December. The sessions will cover the NHS Leadership Academy talent management tools, plus CCG pilots coming to talk about their experience of implementing the tools in practice and a session on using the healthcare leadership model within talent conversations. To register your interest for 16 th October contact Gillian Rooke at NHS England directly, for all other enquiries contact Lynsey Nicholson. Gillian RookeLynsey Nicholson

7. Regional Recognition Awards The deadline to nominate staff or teams in to the NHS Regional Recognition Awards has been extended to 1st September. Given the amount of excellent work that we know is taking place in the region, we were surprised by the number of lights hidden under Yorkshire bushels! Some organisations have yet to have any staff or teams named for one of the nine awards available. Here is a breakdown of nominations (correct as of 22nd August); if your organisation is one of those without a nomination listed, we would encourage you to look again to find at least one person or team to put forward. We’re sure you must have a few shining stars you wish to recognise. Follow our step by step guide here, or if you are ready to go ahead with a nomination (you can even nominate yourself), visit the Leadership Academy portal here.Follow our step by step guide herevisit the Leadership Academy portal here If you have any queries please contact John Hunter or Lucy Scarisbrick.John Hunter Lucy Scarisbrick OrganisationNominations Barnsley Hospital FT1 Bradford District Care Trust4 Bradford Teaching Hospitals FT2 Calderdale CCG1 Calderdale & Huddersfield FT1 Care Plus Group1 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals2 East Riding of Yorkshire CCG3 Harrogate & Rural District CCG1 Harrogate & District FT6 Hull & East Yorkshire FT1 Leeds Community Healthcare1 Leeds & York Partnership FT3 Leeds Teaching Hospitals FT3 Leeds University Medical School1 Leeds West CCG1 Mid Yorkshire Hospitals FT1 Northern Lincolnshire & Goole FT7 North Leeds CCG1 RDASH5 Rotherham FT11 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals6 South West Yorkshire Partnership FT2 Wakefield CCG1 York Teaching Hospitals FT24 Sheffield Health & Social Care FT1 Sheffield CCG & Sheffield Council1 Spectrum Community Health1

8. Regional Leadership Press Yorkshire & the Humber National Awards winner reflects on success Esme Moniz-Cook from Humber Foundation Trust, spoke recently about winning a National NHS Leadership Recognition Award earlier this year. Read more hereRead more here Sheffield Nurse encourages others to join development programme Claire Eves, neonatal sister on the Jessop Wing at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, is urging all nurses and midwives in the area to take advantage of Frontline, a free development opportunity being offered by the NHS Leadership Academy. Claire said “The programme fits in so well with family life and learning more about yourself to become a better leader can only be a good thing!” Read more here

9. Frontline Nursing & Midwifery Frontline Programme Update We have upcoming cohorts for this Nursing and Midwifery Development Programme available in Sheffield, Leeds, Hull and we are pleased to announce a recently negotiated cohort for York will be available soon. See here for a full list of cohorts available.full list of cohorts available A breakdown of participants by organisation is available here for your reference (correct as of 12 th August); if we can be of any help in encouraging your nurses and midwives in joining Frontline please contact Lucy Scarisbrick to discuss.Lucy Scarisbrick This fully funded programme is due to close in 2015 and we are keen to ensure the region’s nurses and midwives benefit from it. OrganisationParticipants Airedale FT16 Barnsley Hospice2 Barnsley Hospitals FT5 Bassetlaw Health Partnerships3 Bradford District Care Trust15 Bradford Teaching Hospitals FT19 Calderdale & Huddersfield FT22 Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals FT64 Harrogate & District FT7 Huddersfield & Calderdale FT2 Hull & East Yorkshire Hospitals FT19 Humber FT2 Leeds and York Partnerships FT2 Leeds Community Healthcare FT2 Leeds Teaching Hospitals FT30 Mid Yorks hire Hospitals FT38 Navigo health and Social Care CIC1 NORTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL5 Northern Lincolnshire and Goole FT4 Rharian Fields1 RDASH11 Royal Hallamshire Hospital1 Sheffield Children’s Hospital FT3 Sheffield Health and Social Care FT6 Sheffield NHS Teaching Hospitals FT32 South West Yorkshire FT9 St Luke’s Hospice2 York Teaching Hospital FT5 Yorkshire Ambulance Service1

10. Dates For Your Diary Now 1 st Sept: GMTS National Welcome event 5 th Sept: “Developing Diverse Talent”: A conversation with CEOs and executive leaders 11 th Sept - 19 th Nov: Social Media workshops 18 th Sept: Strategic Alignment event for Senior Leaders 18 th Sept onwards: Systems Leadership Community Workshops 25 th Sept: Innov8 Fund application closing date 30 th Sept: Psychometric Testing & Assessment event Next October: Improvement Fellows Development Programme begins October: Talent 2020 Inquiry October: Innov8 Associates begin October: Nominations and recruitment for Change Leaders Network October: Innov8 Masterclass series begins 7 th Oct – Regional Leadership Council Meeting 10 th Oct: GMTS Regional Welcome event 16 th Oct: CCGs Talent Management session 21 st Oct: Women in Medicine event 22 nd Oct: Accelerate Celebration Event November: Inspiring Leaders Forum launches Later 26 th Nov: 360 Facilitator Training 26 th -27 th Nov: “Manager as Coach” training 2 nd Dec: Talent 2020 Workshop 3 rd Dec: NHS Regional Recognition Awards January: Diversity Management MSc at Bradford Uni intake 21 st -22 nd Jan: “Manager as Coach” training February: i-Lead Programme begins 2 nd Feb: Health Coaching Conference Spring: Intake for Mary Seacole, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Leadership Programmes Spring: Innov8 Alliance Day

11. Contact Us General Enquiries: 0113 394 2963 /// Follow us @YHLeadershipOD@YHLeadershipOD Andrea Overton Andrea Overton and Lynsey NicholsonLynsey Nicholson Inclusive Talent Development, Emerging Leaders, Graduate Management Trainee Scheme Anthony OwensAnthony Owens, Jane Pightling and Amanda AllenJane Pightling Amanda Allen Capacity and Capability Building including OD Programmes and Coaching John Hunter John Hunter and Lucy ScarisbrickLucy ScarisbrickNational Professional Development Programmes, Regional Leadership Awards and Communications Kathryn WinterburnKathryn Winterburn and Jo SeddonJo SeddonStrategy and Planning, Regional Leadership Council, Partnership Working and Systems Leadership