Full Description
Now in its sixth edition, this much-loved book is your essential introduction to leadership in healthcare. With new content on cultural diversity, leadership theories, and the role of AI, the book is written in clear, straightforward language and filled with practical examples, helping to develop the leadership skills you need for practice.
Part 1: The Individual - Learn about the theory and nature of leadership, with reflective questions designed to help you explore your own values and leadership style.
Part 2: The Team - Delve into interprofessional working, the role of communication in leadership and crucial topics such as problem solving and emotional intelligence.
Part 3: The Organisation - Understand quality improvement, organisational change and why your involvement matters at every stage of your career.
This book is an invaluable resource for all nursing, midwifery and allied health students and professionals.
Contents
Part I: The Individual
Chapter 1: The Nature of Leadership
Chapter 2: What Makes a Leader?
Chapter 3: Culture, Diversity and Values
Chapter 4: Theories of Leadership
Part II: The Team
Chapter 5: Team Life
Chapter 6: Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Working
Chapter 7: Communication and Leadership
Chapter 8: Problem Solving
Chapter 9: Ethical, Legal and Professional Aspects in Leadership
Chapter 10: Managing Conflict
Chapter 11: Emotional, Social and Practical Intelligence
Part III: The Organisation
Chapter 12: Theory of Organisational Life
Chapter 13: Quality
Chapter 14: Leadership for Change
