Leading with Compassion in a Ruthless World: Good Luck with That!

Join the RCN Foundation for our annual lecture as we explore one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing the health and care workforce: how do we lead with compassion in environments that often feel anything but?

Renowned thought leader Professor Michael West will deliver a powerful keynote on compassionate leadership- what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform workplace cultures. His address will be followed by a panel discussion featuring key voices from nursing, midwifery, and health policy.

Despite a growing body of evidence supporting compassionate leadership (West et al., 2021), many nurses and midwives continue to experience hierarchical, unsupportive workplaces that undermine their mental health and wellbeing. In a time of tightening budgets, high vacancy rates, and cultural pressures, is compassionate leadership even realistic - or is it simply idealistic?

Together, we’ll explore whether creating caring and psychologically safe environments is truly possible - and what steps can be taken to make it a reality.

What to expect:

• Keynote address by Professor Michael West
• Panel discussion with healthcare leaders
• Networking and refreshments
• Thought-provoking insights to take back to your own workplace

This is a free event, but places are limited - register now to secure your spot.