Curiosity and Conflict: Leadership in Paediatrics Course

Published on December 11, 2023

We held our first Curiosity and Conflict: Leadership in Paediatrics course in October, where consultant paediatricians spent a full day in a safe environment learning how to improve their leadership skills.

Attendees first unleashed their inner clowns alongside the Clown Doctors, who taught a lesson on how to master the art of genuine connection in leadership. The second session was a negotiation and conflict resolution session with Dr. Vinita Rane. Finally, Dr. Alys-Marie Manguy taught participants invaluable techniques for navigating high-stress environments with grace and clarity.

Hear from Dr. Jonathan Kaufman, General Paediatrician at Joan Kirner Women's & Children's Hospital and Director of Clinical Training at Western Health, about his experience at the Curiosity & Conflict Leadership Course:

Dr. Vinita Rane, Deputy Director of Medical Education at the University of Melbourne, speaks about her experiences as a facilitator:

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