Leadership mindset in mental health. (February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ng, Lillian; Steane, Richard; Scollay, Natalie
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 26:Number 1(2018:Feb.)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 2018-02
• Subjects: psychiatry -- leadership -- mindset; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856217734676
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore the concept of mindset for psychiatrists who are considering stepping into the leadership arena. Methods: Qualitative themes were extracted from dialogue on leadership development at a Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists forum for early career psychiatrists. Results: Three key themes were identified: adapting to a professional identity as psychiatrists; developing a mindset for leadership; and acting intentionally to seek opportunities for leadership. Conclusions: Shifts in professional identity occur in the transition from trainee to specialist as early career psychiatrists become increasingly aware of broad systemic factors in clinical care. The concept of a mindset, distinct from a skillset of knowledge and expertise, may be an emergent quality for psychiatrists who are seeking to develop their leadership potential.