Hi there,
We are thrilled to collaborate with the Midwifery and Nursing Services across Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. Our unique, award-winning Inclusive Leadership Programme—Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours, and Engaging Communities—is meticulously crafted to empower leaders and managers. You’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to foster inclusive environments where diversity not only survives, but thrives and drives enhanced patient care, innovation, and collaboration.
Leadership is about inclusivity. Throughout this programme, we will explore various evidence-based models to help you evolve into an effective and inclusive leader. You will understand the crucial role you play in shaping cultures that fulfil the vision of your services, meet patient needs, and support your team’s growth.
Moreover, you’ll delve into the significance of Cultural Intelligence and learn why maintaining and in-depth understanding and awareness of your biases, cultural preferences cultural values is essential for every leader. Our aim is for this understanding to become a powerful tool for you as a leader to grow your understanding of others, become empowered as a Value Based, Intentionally Inclusive leader whilst also becoming an effective catalyst for sustainable change.
Please watch the briefing video below for more insights into the programme, including practical details to maximize your experience. I eagerly anticipate meeting you in person and supporting you on your journey to become an exceptional leader who makes a tangible difference in the communities you serve.
Jennifer Izekor
CEO and Founder
Above Difference
Welcome to the Above Difference Programme
Thank you for registering your interest in the Above Difference Programme.
As the Director of Midwifery, Neonates, Women’s, Children and Sexual Health, I am committed to leading for and creating inclusive spaces. Which is why I and the senior team are fully embracing the Above Difference Programme and are excited to be part of the change within our maternity and neonatal services.
It is essential that we are part of a team which is culturally inclusive and colleagues can bring their whole selves to work and where they will be treated equitably.
By becoming a more inclusive workplace, we will be better able to recruit and retain colleagues from a range of different backgrounds. This will help us tackle workforce shortages, ensure people can progress in their careers with us, and more importantly, help us to deliver great care to our diverse population. That’s why it is of strategic importance to us that we create an inclusive environment that people want to work in, and where everyone can feel they have fair and equitable access to progression.
I am excited to be part of our journey and progression to a fairer, more inclusive space for all, and see this programme as an integral part.
Best wishes
Shirley Peterson
Shirley Peterson
Director of Midwifery, Neonates, Women’s, Children and Sexual Health
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
The Above Difference ‘Leading and Engaging Inclusively with Cultural Intelligence’ leadership programme has been described by Wessex Academic Health Science as;
“A valuable and commissionable intervention to support senior health system leaders enhance their cultural awareness. It effected a change in participants’ understanding, a change in their personal approach to leadership, and there were indications this would be sustained into the future.”
This unique programme for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust will offer participants an opportunity to:
The “Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours, Engaging Communities With Cultural Intelligence” Briefing Session
Thank you for coming this far. This 26-minute presentation is an introduction to the programme and will introduce you to Above Differences and tell you all about the unique Inclusive Leadership programme developed for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Please find time in your busy schedule to watch it as it will help you prepare for the programme. If you have any issues accessing the presentation, please contact us at ADProgrammes@abovedifference.com
Cohort information
Participants will belong to one of three cohorts who will take the programme together. The Masterclass and other programme elements are designed to meet the specific needs of each cohort.
Senior Leadership Team is designed for senior leaders who sit on the organisations Board. It is up to each organisation to identify who will participate. Ideally the cohort will have a mix of roles participating.
Cohort A is designed for Ward Managers/ Co-ordinators. Again, ideally there will be a mix of roles. participating.
Cohort B is designed for Ward Managers/ Co-ordinators. Again, ideally there will be a mix of roles. participating.
Please find below a schedule of our sessions together
Senior Leadership Team
Programme Briefing Session
Receive CQ 360 Assessment
3rd of June 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours, Engaging Communities
Day One: 11th of June 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours , Engaging Communities
Day Two: 12th of June 2024
Culture Change, Planning and Implementation Day
17th of September 2024
Cohort A
Programme Briefing Session
Receive CQ 360 Assessment
3rd of June 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours, Engaging Communities
Day One: 09th of July 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours , Engaging Communities
Day Two: 05th of September 2024
Culture Change, Planning and Implementation Day
08th of October 2024
Complete CQ Post Assessment Six Months From Pre-Assessment
December 2024
Cohort B
Programme Briefing Session
Receive CQ 360 Assessment
3rd of June 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours, Engaging Communities
Day One: 16th of July 2024
Transforming Cultures, Changing Behaviours , Engaging Communities
Day Two: 10th of September 2024
Culture Change, Planning and Implementation Day
10th of October 2024
Complete CQ Post Assessment Six Months From Pre-Assessment
December 2024
Lead Facilitator
Jennifer Izekor
Founder and CEO, Above Difference
jennifer.izekor@abovedifference.com
Programme Delivery Assistant
Elizabeth Odioko
Executive Assistant to the CEO
elizabeth.odioko@abovedifference.com
Programme Delivery
Neyma Mildred Ali
Director of Programme Delivery
neyma.ali@abovedifference.com
“Incredibly insightful session. It has completely opened my eyes in new ways, I feel far more confident to advocate for others and respectfully challenge inequity both inside and outside of work. My passions have been ignited, I feel stronger and more competent in my role as a result of these sessions”.
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