1. Flinders University Leadership Project
Dr. Sneha Kirubakaran
School of Medicine
FULP, November 2016

2. My Project
To lead a multi-disciplinary, voluntary team of health professionals
In running an international course on spirituality in health care
To set up an on-going local base for this course in South Australia

3. My Team A junior doctor from the RAH/Adelaide Uni
Helped with the teaching
A dietician from the community/Flinders Uni
Took care of the logistics
A lab technician from the QEH
Helped with the role-play

4. The Course ‘The Saline Process’ 5 Questions: 12 participants, 8 hours
Why is faith important in healthcare?
What are the opportunities and barriers?
What is my part?
What tools will help me?
Where do I go from here?
12 participants, 8 hours

5. The Process Recruit the team (July - October)
Get officially trained (Sydney, August)
Team meetings (Sept, Oct)
Flyer design & advertising (Sept – Oct)
Logistics & preparation (Oct)
Run the course (Oct 15th)
Follow-up activities (since then)
Plan the next one (April/May 2017)

6. How will this improve my leadership?
Potentially minimally!
Small team, Simple task, Miniscule budget
Had to be pro-active!
Attended 2 leadership seminars
Barcelona: Essential Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders in Medical Education
Adelaide: Relational Lenses on Leadership
Requested feedback from my team

9. Leadership Challenges
vs.
The flyer design!
Delegating vs. Directing
Am I a ‘visionary’?
How can a volunteer venture be made sustainable?

10. Any questions, comments, suggestions?
Thank you!
Any questions, comments, suggestions?