IMPROVING SERVICES THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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Janes, Gillian MA, PgCLTHE, BSc, RGN

AUTHOR Gillian Janes, MA, PgCLTHE, BSc, RGN, is senior lecturer and CETL4HealthNE fellow, School of Health and Social Care, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough.

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Nursing Times 104(13):p 58-59, April 1, 2008.

ABSTRACT

Janes, G. (2008) Improving services through leadership development. Nursing Times; 104: 13, 58-59.

This qualitative study aimed to evaluate the perceived impact of a new leadership development module (Leadership with a Purpose) from student, mentor/manager and service development perspectives. All participants reported a positive impact, with students and mentors identifying similar effects. The study supports limited research showing a positive impact of similar programmes. Its main contribution is in providing evidence on applying learning to practice in terms of service improvement following attendance. This fills a major gap in current knowledge.