.JPG)
We have our own world cup to work towards – being more than a bit player in the delivery of healthcare strategies.
Like England, we have qualified with flying colours – just think of the use of the FIA logo on the Let’s Dance with Change4Life posters and ads.
Like England, we are rich in talent, creativity and commitment.... who is our Joe Cole? Wait for the announcement of the winner of the Future of FLAME Awards!
Like England we have a good management team in place: the TwentyTen Commission highlights the fact that they have a clear strategy about where they want to take Team Health & Fitness.
So how can we prevent the confidence and performance collapse which always seems to haunt our country teams?
Is it a management issue? Is it a skills issue? Is it a recruitment issue - i.e. we do not attract and keep the best talent? Is it a selection issue - i.e. reward, recognition and promotion? Or is it a bit of all?
I have no answers, only questions. If I did have the answers, I would probably be called Davio Stalkero and be paid £6m a year..... Mind you, some might argue that our Fabio doesn’t have all the answers either.
So let me close with two simple questions:
• How can we ensure that we do not squander the great opportunity we have earned to play in the final rounds of our own world cup?
• Will our boys in white lift that trophy on July 11th?
Answers on a postcard please
David Stalker, Executive Director at the FIA
Mmm... tough one that!
ReplyDeleteDoes our industry have sufficient numbers of leaders, who steadfastly plough through the persistent challenges we face when attempting to break through tough barriers?
Do we REALLY understand and value our most important asset - our staff?
Many of our frustrations with government whether over funding, partnering with health or the numerous others we face are I am sure equally challenging for other sectors. We must persevere, particularly now. At CK Academy we have become much better at not taking no for an answer, thinking outside the box AND catching ourselves whenever we find ourselves playing the blame game. We live in tough times and that calls for tough leaders!
As for England, well that's a whole different story! But it's our country and so we will do just what we always do - get behind them and go on to glory...(fingers crossed)!
Georgina