4.1 Leadership Culture, Performance Management and Accountability
What factors influence managers’ willingness and confidence to address poor performance and conduct through timely and effective conversations?
How do current perceptions of effective leadership (e.g. approachability, compassion) interact with expectations around accountability, standards and performance delivery?
What evidence‑based leadership behaviours, training or organisational levers can help achieve a better balance between empathy and performance management?
Background
Next steps
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