Delivering local leadership development
Leadership development Naveed’s story
Naveed Sharif Naveed is the Associate Director of Culture and Inclusion within the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, as well as Chair of the North West NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) and a National NHS England Staff Race Equality Network (SREN) Executive. Naveed’s Leadership Ambitions From a young age, Naveed exhibited a keen interest in leadership, involving himself in various school leadership activities, such as the school council. Naveed also describes the impact family has had on his outlook in life: “My family’s ancestral routes are in the agrarian community in Pakistan and both my mother and father still have links to those communities, but my mother and father didn’t really want me to go down that route. I remember my father told me; ‘You know what Nav? Education and learning are for life and no one can ever take it away from you.’ After hearing that I adopted a view that I’m a student for life and I want to constantly be learning and improving.” Naveed completed a master’s degree in public sector leadership at the University of Worcester; he holds 3 master’s degrees, a teaching NPQ and a PhD. He believes it is this commitment to learning that has driven his leadership journey. Naveed’s Leadership Journey Naveed started as a lecturer at Blackburn College before transitioning to the Fire and Rescue Service and then the NHS. He has held positions in safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, and COVID-19 response, and now works as an Associate Director of Culture and Inclusion at Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB.
Leadership Support Naveed Received Naveed credits his success to the support of colleagues and mentors, who believed in his potential and provided opportunities for growth, including mentorship and coaching from senior colleagues. This support has been crucial in helping him overcome barriers to leadership caused by institutional racism. “I knew I’d hit a number of concrete and glass ceilings because institutional behaviour still exists, and if we are honest with ourselves, sometimes you can’t break through those ceilings, you’ve got to go around them. What I did was build a network of peers who I could approach and who could help me move around some of those gatekeepers in a professional and courteous way. That was my journey.” Naveed’s experience underscores the importance of allyship in nurturing diverse leadership potential and facilitating equal career advancement. A significant milestone in Naveed’s career was his participation in the NHS Nye Bevan Programme, which broadened his perspective and enhanced his leadership capabilities. “I thought Nye Bevan would be a walk in the park because I’d got all these academic qualifications. Boy, was I wrong. It strips you right back in your leadership journey and then builds you back up. It was a really rich tapestry of learning, we had mock role-play scenarios where we were meeting MPs and managing hospitals. They asked us to roleplay making some really tough decisions around finance; really accurately depicting what’s happening in the NHS now.”
The Impact of Naveed’s Leadership Naveed has made a profound impact in increasing diversity and inclusion in the NHS. As the Inequalities Lead for the Lancashire and South Cumbria COVID-19 vaccination program, Naveed’s leadership led to the ICB winning the Health and Equity Campaign award for vaccination outreach work in Caribbean and African communities. In his current role, he continues to work towards creating a more diverse and inclusive environment for both patients and staff. “I would not have had the experience, the exposure or even the opportunity to be in the spaces that I’m in now without my development on the Nye Bevan programme.” Naveed’s Advice For those aspiring to leadership roles, Naveed offers this piece of advice. “Really utilise the opportunities. There’s a lot of opportunities in the NHS that are run through the Leadership Academy. Go and speak to colleagues, do your research, and if you feel like it, do these programmes because they will take the blinkers off and get you thinking much more.” He also highlights the value of inclusivity, urging future leaders to appreciate and leverage the diverse talents within their organisations. “In times of austerity, we focus on what could we cut but from a horizon-scanning perspective, talent management is really fundamental. It’s a time when we should be investing more in this space. Really think about the diversity of the leadership space because there’s a business case for diversity. I’ve got a number of examples where colleagues have really welcomed both the check and challenge that has come from different perspectives.”
Mary Seacole is a nationally recognised leadership development programme for first time leaders in health and care. This 6-month leadership development programme, designed in partnership with global experts, has recently been refreshed. It is delivered by experienced facilitators to develop your knowledge and skills in leadership and management.
The programme is: Focused on reality and results in real workplace application. Provides a balance between learning, theory and action. Empowers people in their first formal leadership position to turn their success into consistent team success and to champion compassionate patient care.
Who is it for? The programme is eligible and designed for first time leaders in healthcare. It’s for you if you are in a ‘formal’ position of leadership with responsibilities for people and services, and able to relate what you learn to your workplace. You must be able to commit to a minimum of 5 hours of study per week. Programme Structure: The programme is 6 months long with 100 hours of online study, plus 3 behavioural workshops. Learning is accessed through a virtual campus, which includes interactive content and discussion forums. There are 12 units covering leadership fundamentals and you are required to submit a 2000-word assignment demonstrating how you have developed and applied your leadership. Successful completion will lead to an NHS Leadership Award in Healthcare Leadership.
How to access the programme:
Ismail Patel, ICS Development – Project Manager for NHS England (North West) shares his experience and learning from taking part in the Mary Seacole Local Programme: “Following the Edward Jenner Programme, I advanced to the Mary Seacole Programme, which is a more intensive leadership development course aimed at preparing participants for senior leadership roles within the NHS. The Mary Seacole Programme involved scenario- based learning, which I found particularly effective. These scenarios simulated real-life challenges faced by NHS leaders, providing me with a safe environment to test my decision-making skills and leadership strategies. A significant component of the Mary Seacole Programme was its focus on communication. I learned different communication styles and techniques suitable for various contexts, from one-on- one conversations to large team meetings and presentations. This training was pivotal for me, as it refined my ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively, engage with a diverse range of colleagues, and manage difficult conversations. I found that this enhanced communication capability was one of the most impactful elements of the programme, enabling me to lead more effectively and build stronger professional relationships.”
The localised programme aims to support leadership development in each of the 3 footprint areas; building a richer talent pipeline of emergent leaders in the local health and care system. The Mary Seacole Local programme is offered at a cost of £150 per person. Our North West host organisations have created a community of local facilitators who will deliver the programme; bringing their knowledge of local health and care systems to further enhance learning. If you are interested in enrolling on the programme or would like more information, please contact your local host directly: Lancashire and South Cumbria - OD@lscft.nhs.uk Greater Manchester - lead@mft.nhs.uk Cheshire and Merseyside - maryseacolelocal@lhch.nhs.uk Mary Seacole Programme Apprenticeship: The programme is now also available as an embedded unit within a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship .
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