Exploring team working and shared leadership in multi-disciplinary cancer care.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relevance of shared leadership to multi-disciplinary cancer care. It examines the policy background and applies concepts from shared leadership to this context. It includes discussion of the implications and recommendations.

Exploring leadership in the context of dentistry in the UK.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore selective leadership approaches in the context of dentistry in the UK. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper utilising published sources from relevant literature about leadership theory and practice and the policy background to dentistry in the UK. Findings This paper suggests that there is merit in identifying and applying an eclectic mix of leadership theory to the case of dentistry.

Exploring a shared leadership perspective for NHS doctors.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore involving doctors in shared leadership. It examines the policies that have led to the focus on shared leadership and the implications for practice.

Design/methodology/approach: This is a conceptual paper, examining policy developments and key literature to understand the move towards shared leadership.