2.3 Working with Others - Encouraging Contribution

Doctors show leadership by encouraging contribution: creating an environment where others have the opportunity to contribute.

Competent doctors:

• Provide encouragement and the opportunity for people to engage in decision-makingand to challenge constructively
  
• Respect, value and acknowledge the roles, contributions and expertise of others
• Employ strategies to manage conflict of interests and differences of opinion
• Keep the focus of contribution on delivering and improving services to patients

For more information on how these competences are applied, please click on Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Continuing Practice.