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by Dr Prasanna N. de Silva and Dr Michael Hobkirk
Published: January 2016
This module is the third in a series and relevant to all consultant psychiatrists including those in formal positions of leadership, management and education (e.g. clinical directors, college tutors or mentors).
Working as a member of established teams and ad hoc working groups is a core aspect of the role of a consultant psychiatrist. Unfortunately, the majority of texts on team leadership comprise a brief synopsis of commonly referenced and older models of team leadership (e.g. Belbin, 1981, Tuckman, 1965 and De Bono, 1985) without exploring their application in real-world mental healthcare settings (see Jenkinson et al, 2013). While summaries of classic models of team leadership have value, a high degree of intertextuality and limited depth of discussion can restrict reflection on progressive ways of working. This module seeks to redress these limitations.
In this module, we will:
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This is the third of a series of modules covering the key concepts of leadership and management. See also: Part 1 – an introduction to leadership and management for psychiatrists and Part 2 – time management for psychiatrists.
You may also wish to refer to the Leadership and Management pages on the Royal College of Psychiatrists' website for further information.
If you like this module, you may also be interested in:
Organisation theory: conceptual frameworks in a changing context by Professor David Crowther and Dr Miriam Green
Probity in professional practice: Part 1 by Dr Ashok Patel and Dr Haider Malik
Book from RCPsych Publications: Management for Psychiatrists (4th edition)
RCPsych College Reports:
OP74. Role of the Consultant Psychiatrist: Leadership and excellence in mental health services
OP80. Leadership and Management Study Guide
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