July 27th: Leadership

What do new leaders need to know? What makes a great leader? Come and share ideas and inspiration with us! Graham, G. The Leadership Gap: Supporting New Front line Leaders in Cancer Care. JMIRS. 2020. (Image below “Priorities and perspectives on leadership”) Themes: Graham’s definition of a leader is “someone who inspires, encourages, and guides necessary change with credibility and competence” – does this resonate with you? What else do you think makes an effective leader? New leaders can be unprepared and experience “transition shock” – if you are a leader did this happen to you? What can we do to prepare new leaders for their roles? It’s often said that we are all leaders, do you agree? What can we and our organizations do to develop individual leadership skills? Our blog this month is by one of radiography’s most eminent leaders Charlotte Beardmore. Which leaders inspire you and why? Our July blog “Effective Leadership” is by Charlotte Beardmore, Director of Professional Policy at the Society and College of Radiographers, London, UK and President of the European Federation of Radiographers Societies, Netherlands. Recommended reading: Hudson, D. Reflections on leadership in advanced and consultant radiographic practice within the UK. JMIRS. 2021. Chamunyonga, C. Leadership in the radiation therapy profession: The importance of understanding the potential benefits and theoretical perspectives. JMIRS. 2020. Times: Vancouver 1pm (27th) , Edmonton 2pm (27th), Toronto 4pm (27th), London 9pm (27th), Sydney & Brisbane 6am (28th), Auckland 8am (28th)