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Leadership Thing 3 – My leadership style
Scottish Social Services Council
The purpose of reflecting on leadership is to gain a better understanding of yourself (your values, knowledge and skills), so you can learn from your experiences, and adapt and respond to new leadership challenges. -
Leadership Thing 2 – Leadership/Management
Scottish Social Services Council
Management and leadership qualities often overlap but there are distinct differences in the skills that each one requires. It is important to understand the difference between the two. -
Leadership Thing 1 – Everyday leadership
Scottish Social Services Council
Scotland’s social services need effective leadership at all levels of the workforce, as well as citizen leadership from people who access support and their carers. The vision for leadership at all levels in social services means that everyone has a leadership role to play. -
A risk worth taking: scenario one
Scottish Social Services Council
This Open Badge is awarded to people who work through the first scenario of our interactive risk resource and complete a reflective account to demonstrate their learning. -
A risk worth taking: scenario two
Scottish Social Services Council
This Open Badge is awarded to people who work through the second scenario of our interactive risk resource and complete a reflective account to demonstrate their learning. -
A risk worth taking: scenario three
Scottish Social Services Council
This Open Badge is awarded to people who work through the third scenario of our interactive risk resource and complete a reflective account to demonstrate their learning. -
Leadership: Storytelling
Scottish Social Services Council
Storytelling is a way of reflecting on what we do in our work and is a means of sharing practice experiences and supporting others to learn and develop. It invites the listener to think of new and imaginative ways of working and can increase the confidence and self-esteem of those telling their stories. -
#1 Keeping people who use services at the centre
Scottish Social Services Council
Middle managers in social services make a significant contribution to shaping organisational culture and values. They set an example for staff in the way they lead and manage others, enabling workers to contribute, take initiative and gain new skills and confidence. Keeping people who use services and carers at the centre of planning, designing and delivering care and support is integral to an inclusive and participatory leadership approach. -
#2 Self-leadership, integrity and personal effectiveness
Scottish Social Services Council
Middle managers in social services lead and manage others most effectively when their practice is informed by a strong and explicit value base. They understand the importance of self- leadership and are committed to their own personal and professional development. They recognise that leadership requires work on oneself as well as engagement with others.