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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0959-6119
- DOI
- 10.1108/EUM0000000001674
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The UK National Health Service is undergoing a radical period ofchange. The changes represent a massive challenge and opportunity forthose who manage healthcare in the UK. South East Thames Regional HealthAuthoritys programme for developing their top managers for future rolesin the National Health Service is outlined. A competencebased approachis described, using development centres to identify individual needs.The focus of the programme is on helping individuals to recognise andeffectively use the development opportunities that already exist intheir organisation. The author has managed this programme since itsinception in September 1990 and summarises the research process used toidentify competence models for executive roles, and the aim andstructure for the development centre. Some issues and learning evolvingfrom this ongoing management development programme are introduced. SouthEast Thames are encouraging hospitals to develop the learningorganisation concept with the intention that learning opportunities arecreated for individuals while the organisation is transformed as awhole.
Journal
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Mar 1, 1991