Quality: Leadership

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Example from Work Experience:

• Observing a senior doctor leading a multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting. They delegated tasks effectively, ensured every team member's input was valued, and resolved conflicts during decision-making.

Learning Points and Future Development

• Learning Points:
  • Effective leadership requires clear communication, active listening, and decisiveness.
  • Balancing authority with approach-ability fosters collaboration and trust within a team.
• Future Actions:
  • Practice leadership in small ways, such as organising group projects or leading school clubs.
  • Reflect on feedback when in leadership roles to refine your approach.
  • Attend leadership workshops or read about leadership in healthcare.

Relation to Medical School, being a Doctor, and MDTs:

• Medical School: Leadership is essential when working on group assignments or managing responsibilities in student-led initiatives.
• Doctoring: Doctors often lead teams, whether during ward rounds or in emergencies, and must inspire confidence while making critical decisions.
• MDT Relation: Strong leadership ensures all team members contribute effectively, decisions are patient-centred, and conflicts are managed constructively.