Leadership in a voluntary orgnaisation

1. Leadership in a modern Adult Unit

2. My aims To discuss leadership in an SJA setting To demonstrate my grasp of what is needed to lead an Adult Unit To act as a blueprint for my own performance, if I am successful

3. What is leadership? The universe of values which you create in a Unit The process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task Resultsand about one’s ability to get results, through others, by: Setting goals and direction Inspiring action Aligning resources Developing the capabilities of Members

4. Leadership and management “Leadership is doing the right things; management is doing things right.” Peter Drucker “Leadership is the why and what; management is the who, how, when and where.”

6. expect staff to do as they're told without debate

7. don't allow staff to contribute

8. are obstructive86% want “approachability” 66% want leaders who let them “get on with the job” 47% want team-focussed leaders 47% want a consultative leadership style

9. Leadership in practice: a blueprint Setting goals Motivating Walking the talk Inspiring Setting the standard Embracing change Advocacy

10. 1 Setting goals Make it simple and easy to understand the Unit’s purpose by: Relating what the Unit does to County and personal goals Being concise Staying focussed Communicating and reinforcing team goals Tracking progress Involving Members in tracking progress so that they ‘own’ the results

11. 2 Motivating Incentivising Praising, thanking and recognising Setting high expectations Empowering Celebrating accomplishments Encouraging fun Developing pride

12. 3 Walking the talk Delivering on promises Leading from the front Being honest Challenging oneself Speaking up Always learning and practising self-improvement

13. 4 Inspiring Communicating an unwavering, positive vision Demonstrating a commitment to improve Bootstrapping when resources are tight

14. 5 Setting the standard Absolute standards of behaviour, professionalism and turnout Children and vulnerable adults Clinical governance Establishing routines Developing processes Discouraging sarcasm and negative humour Delegating and leaving Members to get on with the task

15. 6 Embracing change Changing routines regularly Taking calculated risks Developing a learning environment Encouraging team members to be unafraid of failure

16. 7 Advocacy Promoting your Members Promoting your Unit Fighting your Unit’s corner

17. Unit management functions Child protection Ensuring Members are fit and qualified for duty Induction Finance and insurance, budget and expenses Resources Discipline PDP, interviews, appraisals and Member development Delegation Unit records and returns Recording and recognising competence and service Quality assurance DIPS and duty recording Clinical governance Uniform First aid kits AGM and President Training Competitions Communication Duty management

18. How did I do? I aimed: To discuss leadership in an SJA setting To demonstrate my grasp of what is needed to lead an Adult Unit To act as a blueprint for my own leadership, if I am successful