This episode, developed by the RANZCP Section of Leadership and Management (SLAM), Associate Professor Robert Parker (Chair of SLAM) explores Mark’s journey into leadership and management and aims to encourage and inform Early Career and other psychiatrists in pursuit of a career in Leadership and Management. Mark was given the opportunity to take on leadership roles as an early career psychiatrist. He reflects on his successful sporting background and how this compliments his skills in the board room, advocating for Māori voice and all levels of the health care system. He talks about his strengths, weaknesses and learning to embrace the uncomfortableness of these challenges. He gives insights for aspiring young leaders to consider for their journey. For Mark, he considers himself a doer, getting important things completed and ensuring a strong indigenous voice within our binational college. He predicts the future looks bright for our new aspiring leaders who are equipped with competent knowledge in both indigenous worlds and medical worlds.

Dr Mark Lawrence is a Māori adult psychiatrist and current board director who works in Aotearoa NZ public health care system. He holds academic and teaching positions and is a respected leader in the area of Māori mental health.  

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