At Flourish, we understand the ripple effect of exceptional leadership. When care leaders create a supportive and inclusive working culture, it transforms outcomes for the people they support. That’s why we work so hard to support the care leaders of today and tomorrow, helping to develop the skills they need to spark success.
Great leaders can inspire their teams to work collaboratively and creatively, and to find better ways of delivering care. Studies clearly and consistently show the impact of high-quality leadership on outcomes in health and care settings. This includes research from the King’s Fund and King’s College London.
Leadership also plays a vital role in making staff feel their efforts are recognised and valued. In challenging and ever-developing sectors like adult social care, passionate and efficient staff can make all the difference.
Leadership skills and styles also have a significant impact on staff satisfaction and retention. Research from 2021 found a significant positive link between leadership skills and talent retention. Whether you’re a current or aspiring care leader, by investing in your leadership skills, you support your whole team.
Perhaps most importantly, leadership isn’t about doing it all alone. Great care leaders set a positive example which encourages all staff to take ownership for delivering in their roles to the best of their abilities.
Want to learn more about how leadership qualities directly impact care quality? We’ve created a poster showing the impact of care leadership skills, based on a study reviewing 36 papers on leadership in complex teams.
