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Who are we?
Created in 1991 we are an independent registered charity that provides support and development for medical managers. Having grown substantially over the last 16 years, and currently providing management and leadership support throughout the UK, we are a leader in the provision of leadership and management training for clinical managers. What do we do? Primarily a membership organisation with over 1200 members, we specialise in delivering leadership and management training for clinicians in, or looking to take up, management roles. Providing both individual and organisational development programmes our aim is to provide clinicians with the resources and opportunities to improve their ability to lead change in the NHS, both at a local and national level. We also act as a voice for medical managers on the national political stage, communicating the views and opinions of our members on key issues. What is ‘Fit to Lead’? Fit to Lead is BAMM’s groundbreaking individualised leadership and management development programme. Developed initially for medical managers, Fit to Lead utilises a one-on-one tutoring process to identify and tackle development needs. A certificated process, Fit to Lead, along with our Skills Factory programme, helps to tackle areas where personal improvement is needed, while acting as a recognised stamp of approval for good leadership in the NHS. For more information, or to join Fit to Lead, click here. What happens at a ‘Skills Factory’? Our Skills Factories are designed, as part of our wider Fit to Lead programme, to provide clinical managers with the ability and confidence to lead change in the NHS. A three day residential course, the Skills Factory focuses on three key areas: Understanding your role, understanding how you relate to others, and understanding the wider context in which you operate. For more information and upcoming dates for our Skills Factory programme click here. What is the ‘Seminar Series’? At BAMM we are constantly striving to provide medical managers with opportunities to expand their range of knowledge and improve upon the skills they possess. As such we have created the BAMM Seminar Series, which brings together a variety of topics relevant to clinicians in management, and covers them in convenient one-day interactive seminars. The Seminar Series has been designed to complement our Fit to Lead development program, but also serves to work effectively as a series of stand-alone CPD accredited educational events. For more detail and a full list of our upcoming events in this series click here.
How do I join? If you are looking to become a BAMM member then click here. How is BAMM funded? We are funded entirely from the contributions of our members, and income generated from our development programmes. We do not receive funding from any Governmental or non-governmental organisations. Is BAMM affiliated to any outside organisations, such as the BMA? No, we are an entirely independent organisation run by medical managers, for medical managers. As such we are dedicated to one thing only - your improvement as a medical manager, and ultimately improved patient care within the NHS. Do you have to be on the Fit to Lead programme to attend the BAMM Seminar Series? No, our Seminar Series programme of events is open to all BAMM members. However, those on the Fit to Lead programme will be eligible for reduced rates at these events. What is BAMM’s ‘Summer School’? Every year we bring together the biggest and best speakers in medical management. This years event is ‘Beyond the Box: Innovation in Health Care’ which takes place on the 27-29th June 2007. Next years event will be even bigger and better so keep checking our Summer School page for more details as and when they become available.
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