The Power of a Purpose in Primary Care

In this episode we dive into the crucial topic of ‘purpose’. 

It’s an area that is not always fully understood, or embraced, and we explore what we mean by purpose, what it means for a practice or PCN, and what makes it more than just words on a wall. 

The conversation looks at how central principles are powerful and helpful in guiding and uniting us in today’s challenging primary care environment. We consider:

• What do we mean by a purpose and how is it different to a mission or a vision.
• Why is a purpose important to organisations in primary care and what benefits does having a purpose provide?
•  If you haven’t defined your purpose, how should you approach doing that

Through the conversation we also reference some great further reading:
Alive at Work by Daniel Cable.

Will it make the boat go faster by Ben Hunt-Davis and Harriet Beveridge

Belonging by Owen Eastwood

Start With Why by Simon Sinek

Simon Beesley is the founder of Growth Consulting, a purpose-driven company dedicated to fostering sustainable change in healthcare where he works with NHS Trusts, ICB’s, GP practices and PCN’s. With over 30 years of leadership experience across the NHS and private sectors, Simon specialises in empowering leaders to align their teams around purpose, fostering environments where people thrive. His work centres on leadership development, operational improvement, and creating cultures that deliver lasting impact for teams, patients, and communities.

Simon can be contacted at simon@growthconsulting.uk

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