I’m just back from a 24 hour round trip to Norwich. Having been invited to support the launch of another Next Generation GP programme, I just couldn’t say no. These folk are brilliant, and so worth investing in.
The programme brings newly qualified and trainee GPs together on a regular basis to ‘energise, engage and empower’ them as leaders. Everyone in the group has successfully applied on the basis of their passion to develop their effectiveness in leading improvement in the NHS. Although most are under 30, they always have a hugely impressive track record already, and an energetic determination to learn and grow further.
I ran a seminar entitled “Lead with why”. This is a topic I love, touching on the challenge of getting people on board with your idea for change, and the things we can learn from leaders of social movements.
As I’m speaking, I always learn new things. It’s partly from the evidence of how telling stories and connecting with deeply held values works better than any amount of badgering or explaining at securing people’s commitment to change. But it’s also from hearing the ways in which the audience of aspiring leaders tap into what they’ve already learned about inspiring and being inspired to take action.
It’s a wonderful antedote to our everyday news and social feeds, which seem to delight in suggesting the NHS is stuffed and younger doctors are selfish and lazy.
New GPs chiefly feel fearful about #leadership. These are the current feelings of folk joining @NextGGP in Norfolk. This evening starts a great programme to demystify and equip them to unleash their potential. HUGE privilege to be part of it pic.twitter.com/MATrFlEaLf
— Robert Varnam (@RobertVarnam) September 16, 2021
Wonderful to be listening to @RobertVarnam introducing Next Gen GP Norfolk #NextGenNorfolk https://t.co/Y7dAn2AXif
— Serge Engamba (@drengamba) September 16, 2021
Experiencing the “Varnamometre” in Norfolk for the first time ??@NextGGP first session well underway and already so much to “chew on”.
— Serge Engamba (@drengamba) September 16, 2021
Thanks a lot @RobertVarnam for the thought provoking session.
“You don’t have to wait, to lead” #NextGenNorfolk #GPInspiration pic.twitter.com/rzlgm4kbvY
So lucky to have you with us Robert ????, welcome back!
— Next Generation GP (@NextGGP) September 16, 2021
Welcome back @RobertVarnam good to see you back on Twitter & @NextGGP ??
— Hollie Hastings ?? (@hollielhastings) September 16, 2021
Still remember listening to you in 2018/2019 along with @rob_tam. Such a great programme.
— Tom Rustom (@DoctorTommmy) September 16, 2021
Really loved this illustration by @RobertVarnam yesterday.
— Serge Engamba (@drengamba) September 17, 2021
The perfect initial check list for your leadership mindset.
Thanks @NextGGP Norfolk for organising such an inspiring evening !#NextGenNorfolk https://t.co/2PDAzrfiqW
Really loved this illustration by @RobertVarnam yesterday.
— Serge Engamba (@drengamba) September 17, 2021
The perfect initial check list for your leadership mindset.
Thanks @NextGGP Norfolk for organising such an inspiring evening !#NextGenNorfolk https://t.co/2PDAzrfiqW
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