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Assessing readiness for GP commissioning

We have been working with one of the GP commissioning consortia pathfinders to assess their GPs readiness for their new commissioning role. Our work to identify strengths, areas for development and any gaps in knowledge began with the design, distribution and analysis of on online assessment based on existing NHS commissioning and leadership competency frameworks.

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New look website

To celebrate Wilson Goodchild becoming a limited company, we have a brand new look – thanks to Christina and Andy . We continue to offer organisational development and management support services. Look out for new content and case studies coming soon&#

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Liberating the NHS: Equity and Excellence

The world of the NHS is changing and GPs are preparing to be in the driving seat enabling local people to access the right services at the right time and place. To read more about the government’s vision in “Liberating the NHS: Equity and Excellence” click here. The link will take you to the Department of

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Improving offender health through better partnership

Developing effective strategies to improve offender health is a challenge for NHS commissioning organisations and Prison Services. Getting to know each others priorities, challenges, language and to build trust are some of the areas not often seen on Partnership Board agendas which lead to many “elephants” joining the party!! We have been working with a

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Facilitating performance improvement

We have seen an increase in the number of requests for facilitation as a part of proactive organisational development and performance improvement models. Facilitation enables participants to actively participate in  problem solving and fosters an environment where innovative ideas flourish and grow. For example, We have recently held a session for a team who are

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Engaging Customers, Improving Performance

Understanding your customers is of key importance to any organisation. Listening to and involving people who use or who may use your services or products in developing these services or products helps to improve performance, transform services and develop a culture of inclusivity, respect, and open decision-making. One of our areas of expertise is supporting

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Developing strategy, involving stakeholders

We are working with a Primary Care Trust to develop a new strategy for services provided by GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacies. As this is the first time such a strategy has been developed, our role is to facilitate stakeholder involvement in shaping the strategy and to provide an outline way forward

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Assessing Skills, Discovering Potential

We have posted a new case study “Assessing Skills, Developing Potential” today describing our work with a primary care trust to assess the skills of their senior team and clinical leaders. Please contact us if we can also be of help to you

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Recommended on LinkedIn

Janette Goodchild has completed a LinkedIn profile and has begun to make connections … Jean Pattison from North Kesteven District Council has connected and is the first to add her view about working with us. What can we say but… Thanks Jean you are a star! Read what Jean has written and link with us

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Career coaching service launched

Wilson Goodchild yesterday introduced a new executive and senior manager career coaching service to support individuals achieve their work and career goals. The service will be provided by Janette Goodchild a qualified Careers Guidance Practitioner with over 20 years experience supporting people to achieve their potential. The service is based on one-to-one interactions to help

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