Effective physician leaders: an appreciative inquiry into their qualities, capabilities and learning approaches

Author:

Savage Mairi,Storkholm Marie Höjriis,Mazzocato Pamela,Savage CarlORCID

Abstract

PurposeThe aim of this study was to explore the qualities and capabilities effective physician leaders attribute to their success in leading change and how they developed these.MethodThe authors interviewed 20 emerging and senior leaders using a semistructured interview guide informed by appreciative inquiry. Data were subjected to an inductive qualitative content analysis to identify themes related to qualities, capabilities and learning approaches.ResultsThe qualities identified were clarity of purpose to improve care, endurance, a positive outlook and authenticity. They were considered innate or developed during participants’ upbringing. Capabilities were to ground management in medicine, engage others, catalyse systems by acting on interdependencies and employ a scientific approach to understand problems and measure progress. Capabilities were developed through cross-pollination from a diversity of work experiences, reflection, when education was integrated with practice and when their organisational environment nurtured ambition and learning.ConclusionsThis study reframes current leadership thinking by empirically identifying qualities, capabilities, and learning approaches that can contribute to effective physician leadership. Instead of merely adapting leadership development programmes from other domains, this study suggests there are capabilities unique to effective physician leadership: ground management in medicine and employ a scientific approach to problem identification and solution development. The authors outline practical implications for individuals and organisations to support leader development as a cohesive organisational strategy for learning and change.

Publisher

BMJ

Subject

Strategy and Management,Health Policy,Leadership and Management

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