Leadership for All
Leadership for All
leadership live season 2
Leading health and care workforce towards AI readiness
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept, it’s here, reshaping how we work, communicate, and deliver public services. As the pace of digital transformation accelerates, the NHS North West Leadership Academy in collaboration with our North West Collaborative partners has designed this masterclass to help public sector leaders navigate this change with confidence, clarity, and compassion. “Leading health and care workforce towards AI readiness” is an interactive session that brings together leaders and practitioners from across health and local government to explore how AI can be adopted ethically, sustainably, and inclusively. The masterclass aims to demystify AI, offering practical tools and real-world insights to help organisations prepare their workforce for the future. The session begins with a jargon-busting introduction to AI by Subhi Gupta, Senior Regulatory and Quality Lead at NHS England. Participants will gain a clear understanding of core concepts, public sector governance frameworks, including GDPR and cybersecurity, and the risks associated with AI, such as system failures and misinformation.
The potential of AI will be brought to life through two compelling case studies: one from Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust, and another from St Helen’s Council, presented by Michael Roberts and Lisa Birtles. These examples will showcase how AI is already being used to improve services and outcomes in both healthcare and local government. A key focus of the masterclass is managing the human side of technological change. Led by the CIPD, the session will explore the emotional responses to change, common pitfalls, and the essential skills leaders need to guide their teams through AI-related transitions. The day concludes with a panel discussion addressing some of the most pressing questions facing public sector leaders: How do we balance innovation with job protection? What does ethical AI look like in practice? How do we support multi- generational workforces with varying levels of tech fluency? This masterclass is more than a learning opportunity, it’s a call to action. As AI continues to evolve, leaders must be equipped not only with technical knowledge but also with the emotional intelligence and strategic foresight to lead change responsibly. Join us as we shape a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, the human heart of public service.
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The NHS North West Leadership Academy is proud to present a new season of Leadership Live, our flagship podcast series exploring the realities of leadership across health and care. This season brings together a powerful mix of voices from frontline services, system leadership, communities, and beyond, offering fresh perspectives and honest conversations on what it takes to lead in today’s NHS. We open the series with “Culture is the New KPI: People Skills That Drive Success”, featuring Anthony Hassall, Chief Executive of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. Hosted by Frances Dodd, this episode dives into how everyday leadership behaviours shape culture and how that culture, in turn, drives performance, wellbeing, and innovation. Anthony shares Pennine Care’s journey to becoming one of the
most improved mental health trusts in the country, reflecting on the power of compassionate, inclusive leadership. In “The Creativity Code”, Dr Mark Batey, leading authority on creativity in leadership, joins Charlie Brookes, our Marketing and Engagement Manager, to explore how public sector leaders can unlock innovation through better questions, inclusive spaces, and a mindset shift, even within tight constraints. Wes Baker, Director of Director of Strategic Analytics, Economics and Population Health Management at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust talks passionately about the challenges neurodivergent professionals face in the workplace, and the critical role inclusive leadership plays in unlocking their potential in “Neurodivergent superpowers, the AI revolution and the future of NHS Leadership”. Wes also reflects on how AI can be both a tool for empowerment and a risk for bias.
In “Behind the Boardroom”, Fiona Taylor speaks with seasoned Non-Executive Directors David Curtis MBE and Grenville Page, demystifying board roles and offering a candid look at what values-based, inclusive governance really looks like in practice. Later in the season we’ll be exploring a number of other key topics such as sustainable leadership, the evolving role of the voluntary sector and leading anti-racist change across the system. To watch the latest episodes of Leadership Live find us on Spotify and follow us to receive updates when new episodes go live.
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