MSc Leadership and Management Development graduate 2011-2013, Sheena Ewing, was recognised for her organisational project which focused on nursing recruitment issues relating to orientation, skill match and placement of experienced nurse recruits.

Dr Rashed Sulaiman Al Rashed Alhmaid, Chief Operating Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Riyadh provided an overview of achievements accomplished through implementation of the 100-day project. The team were recognised for the completion of the 100 day project within the specified timeframe and the impact of the changes implemented. This was viewed as a successful project and the methodology was recommended for further change initiatives for the future.

Professor Ciarán O'Boyle Director at the Institute of Leadership, said: "Sheena is a great ambassador for our programme, she is proactive, motivated to develop herself and her organisation to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients and education to students. Our projects have a targeted application in the working environment, I am delighted that Sheena's project has received this commendation."