The NHS Lothian (NHSL) staff Youth Network were delighted to support Imran Hafeez in his role as co-chair to attend Young Scotland Programme 2021. This is a residential event attended by many staff from a range of employers who benefit from a course designed to stimulate new thinking whilst developing communication and confidence. The event comprises presentations by participants, guest speakers, and group-based challenges.
Congratulations to Imran in gaining runner up in the individual award of ‘Scotland Young Thinker of the Year 2021’ – well done!
“When the Workforce Development Team advertised this unique programme involving public speaking challenges, shared learning with young staff from other organisations, and testimonies from renowned leaders’, I was instantly motivated to get involved. All 28 delegates were tasked with; writing an argument paper of their choice to present for 6 minutes, talking about a topic of their choice unscripted for 90 seconds, and working in a group to create a 6-minute presentation involving role play. Topics for the argument papers ranged from; environmental and international issues, gender equality, wellbeing and mindfulness, employment, and wider health and society. Although it was a challenging 3 days, I am thrilled to have represented NHSL winning the runners’ up award, and grateful to the Youth Network for funding and supporting me with this. I have also been invited back by the Young Programme team to facilitate future programmes, so I hope to continue building on my skills while supporting other young leaders through the programme and the NHSL Youth Network.”
This is just one of the many opportunities available through our Youth Network. To find out more, please email us at YouthNetwork@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
