Gareth Harry

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DISC Type : i

National Delivery Director Mental Health, Learning Disabilty and Autism at NHS England

Hazelwood, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As National Delivery Director at NHS England, Gareth Harry leads the national implementation of the Long Term Plan for Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Autism. His expertise is rooted in collaborative leadership, quality improvement, and the operational management of healthcare services. He has trained in Collaborative Leadership at The Kings Fund.

Outside of his NHS role, Gareth is deeply involved in cricket as a Trustee for the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation and Chair of Marehay Cricket Club. He is passionate about the sports potential to improve community health and well-being. He lives in Ripley with his family, a whippet, and a greyhound.

In addition to his community cricket roles, he is also an active playing member for the prestigious MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club).

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Mental Health Policy
He is responsible for the national delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan, focusing on mental health, learning disability, and autism services across England.
Digital Health Agenda
In recent public appearances, he has highlighted the digital agenda as a key national priority for enhancing the delivery of mental health services.
Collaborative Leadership
His profile emphasizes collaborative leadership as a core skill, supported by training from The Kings Fund, which he applies to national healthcare initiatives.

Media Appearances

Gareth has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
National Delivery Director Mental Health, Learning Disabilty and Autism at NHS England
2-2022
Non-Executive Trustee at Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Ltd
5-2018 - 5-2022
Director of Business Improvement and Transformation at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
10-2017 - 5-2018
Interim Director of Contracting and Performance (HCCG Exec Lead) at Derbyshire CCGs
9-2014 - 5-2018
Chief Commissioning Officer at NHS Hardwick CCG

Education

10-2021 - 4-2022
Collaborative Leadership from The Kings Fund
2016 - 2016
Assessment Centre for CCG Leaders from NHS Leadership Academy

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gareth

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

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    How fast (or slow) will Gareth move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
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  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

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