Steve McManus’s work developing the leaders and managers the NHS needs for the 21st century has caught the eye of national leaders. The Royal Berkshire trust chief executive talks to Matt Ross about transforming services, developing leaders and the right way to regulate the management profession.

Reflecting on our own assumptions and behaviour is the first step towards inclusive leadership, writes Ramima Khanam. By putting ourselves in other people’s shoes and learning from conversations we can help to create more inclusive and productive workplaces.

Meet Your Reps: Jenny Owen, nurse, MiP health and safety rep and a manager in NHS England’s North West region, talks to Craig Ryan about championing the underdog and why she still needs a “clinical fix”.

If you’re facing discrimination at work, MiP is there to support you with expert advice and representation. Jo Seery and Helen Carr explain how to build your case and get the best result for you and your colleagues.

Doctor, comedian, broadcaster, writer, health campaigner and politician manqué, Dr Phil Hammond is now drawing up a manifesto to rescue the NHS and boost the nation’s health. On the eve of a watershed general election for the UK, he spoke to Healthcare Manager’s Matt Ross.

The health secretary’s plans to cut 5,500 management jobs to fund community services if the Conservatives win the general election have been criticised as “not credible” by Labour and “paper thin” by MiP.

Three-quarters of MiP members say NHS England’s new hybrid working policy is more likely to damage productivity than improve it, according to a recent survey. Half say there isn’t enough office space for staff to return to the office.

The NHS’s enduring tendency to point the finger when something goes wrong can fill clinicians with fear and hamper managers trying to solve problems. We ask why the NHS is still struggling to shake off its blame culture after decades of trying.

With constant upheaval in the health service, new mothers working for the NHS are often anxious about going back to work. Jo Seery explains the rights women have when returning after maternity leave.

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare could be England’s best trust. Chief executive Dr Buki Adeyemo explains the ingredients for its success: a stable and happy workforce, a listening leadership, ambitious goals and an enthusiasm for innovation.

NHS Confed survey finds racism deters 60% of ethnic minority leaders from recommending NHS management careers, with racist abuse and discrimination most likely to come from colleagues.

MiP Summit 2021: Anton Emmanuel, Lucille Thirlby, Chris Creegan and Helen Carr discuss MiP’s new guide to equality and diversity and the action managers can take to create inclusive workplaces in the NHS.

MiP’s guide to managing equality and diversity, Creating an Inclusive Workplace is launched at today’s MiP Summit. Find out more and download your copy here.

MiP chief executive Jon Restell urges members to show true leadership in tackling toxic workplaces and preserving NHS values.