Jul 8, 2026
What does it really take to lead in a complex healthcare system?
In this solo episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara shares six practical reflections from her recent work across primary care, neighbourhood development, leadership programmes, and NHS transformation.
Whether you're leading a PCN, managing change across organisations, or simply trying to work more effectively within the NHS, this episode offers practical lessons and reflections you can apply immediately.
In this episode, Tara discusses:
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Why understanding the wider healthcare context changes how you lead
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The importance of making it easy for people to work with you
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Navigating competing stakeholder perspectives in complex systems
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What “form follows function” means in neighbourhood working
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Burnout, boundaries, and protecting your energy as a leader
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Auditing your time and identifying repetitive tasks for AI and automation
Revisit the episodes Tara mentions here;