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How Do You Use Your Power?
In Dare to Lead, Brené Brown explores four types of power. This blog looks at how "power over" often disguises itself in primary care and invites you to reflect on how you use yours.
Dec 5, 20253 min read
Career Progression Options for Primary Care Network Managers
If you're a PCN Manager considering your next career move, there are numerous pathways to explore. Here are the key options and strategies for developing your career
Oct 10, 20255 min read
When PCN Decisions Create More Problems Than They Solve
I had a conversation last week with a PCN that's completely fractured. Two camps with fundamentally different visions of what their network should be. Board meetings where five people stay silent and two oppose everything. A clinical director ready to step down after five years because the stress isn't worth it any more.
Sep 2, 20255 min read
Primary Care Network Budget Underspend Explained
Tara Humphrey breaks down why over £93 million in Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme funding went unspent by Primary Care Networks in 2024/25, and what's changing ahead.
Sep 1, 20251 min read
Stop Walking on Eggshells: Confident PCN Leadership When Teams Disagree
This blog explores the critical leadership challenges facing Primary Care Network (PCN) managers and clinical directors who struggle with team dynamics, stakeholder management, and decision-making in complex healthcare environments. Drawing on insights from supporting over 300 primary care networks, the article identifies the core paradox of PCN leadership: the more leaders try to accommodate everyone's preferences and avoid conflict, the more frustrated and ineffective their
Aug 26, 20253 min read
How to Navigate Financial Challenges in Your Primary Care Network (PCN)
Facing financial tensions in your Primary Care Network? You’re not alone. Many PCN leaders are struggling with funding conflicts, uneven contributions, and eroding trust. Traditional fixes like new agreements or spreadsheets rarely solve the deeper issues. Real progress starts with honest dialogue, clear expectations, and addressing uncomfortable truths. As a leader, your role is to facilitate consensus and rebuild collaboration.
May 21, 20254 min read
Building Healthcare Collaboration from the Ground Up: Insights from a Federation CEO - Darren Altus
This blog is specifically for those of you who are managing collaborative working between GP practices and primary care networks.
Apr 15, 20254 min read
Managing Difficult Conversations | Support for Primary Care Network Leaders
In this blog, we are tackling the topic of managing difficult conversations and providing feedback.
Nov 27, 20244 min read
Herding Tigers | A no-nonsense guide to successful primary care network leadership
A no-nonsense guide to successful primary care network leadership.
Oct 19, 20242 min read
It’s all about relationships | What works well between Integrated Care Boards and Primary Care Networks
It’s all about relationships | What works well between Integrated Care Boards and Primary Care Networks
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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