Leadership for Culture Change
Transforming your organisation’s culture with the Healthcare Culture Programme. The programme offers a convenient multimedia learning system that will help transform your culture to one that;
ü Focuses on patients
ü Hates waste
ü Uses technology to best effect
ü Is ready to face 21st Century challenges
Organisations consist of a structure, systems and a culture
Of these, the structure of an organisation is the easiest to change and for this reason, structural change is common. However, healthcare is so complex that there is no correct structure so attempting to modify this component is the least effective way to bring about transformation.
Systems are more difficult to change but can be developed and modified. The culture of an organisation, of at least equal importance to its systems is, for many people who manage healthcare, the most difficult part of the organisation to influence.
The Contribution of Leadership
Leaders have a vital role in the creation and development of culture; through their personality and by sharing a common set of beliefs and assumptions based on;
- A common language – making sure that frequently used terms have a common and agreed meaning
- A common knowledge base – making available the same evidence base
- Common concepts – drawing on influential books and ideas from within the healthcare environment and other disciplines that have direct relevance to people working in healthcare.
The Oxford Healthcare Culture Programme
Delivers specially selected key books, words and papers enabling common concepts and language to be established across a network on topics that are current challenges in healthcare (such as redistribution of resources; streamlining; reducing waste and error; patient safety). Information is delivered in bitesize podcasts that listeners can download and access at their convenience. Content is accompanied by audio and/or video clips of Sir Muir Gray and other key thought leaders discussing the applicability of the content for healthcare workers. There is also the opportunity to create your own podcast contributions on topics that are unique to your organisation and its culture.
The Oxford Healthcare Culture Programme
ü Can be integrated into your established learning and development systems to provide a seamless experience rather than an ineffectual bolt-on
ü Can be tailored to match your unique needs, and can incorporate the voices of your people
ü Can be used as evidence towards CPD
ü Can easily accommodate disparate networks of part-time learners
