Description
Written by two prominent and influential psychiatrists of international renown, Professors Norman Sartorius and Graham Thornicroft, Practical Leadership Skills is a highly pragmatic guide designed to boost the abilities of healthcare students and professionals to lead and achieve their goals.The content in this book has been honed and tested over many years in the internationally acclaimed courses on leadership run by Professor Sartorius. Readers will gain essential, practical skills to become effective leaders, to work well with smaller and larger groups, and to work well when alone. Each skill is covered in a short chapter, along with case studies, examples, and key action points.The professional skills covered in the book will help readers work better with colleagues, supervisors and students, and will increase competence, confidence and satisfaction at work. Practical Leadership Skills is ideal for early career researchers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, social workers and others working in allied health or human services. It will be invaluable for teachers and lecturers engaged in leadership training.- Written by highly distinguished authors with many years of experience in delivering leadership training in a variety of global contexts, with extensive international leadership experience- Honed by feedback from more than 2,000 course participants from across the world- Highly practical text – a focus on 'how to' develop leadership skills and build your career- A highly versatile teaching aid, with bite-sized, focused chapters covering essential topics- Informal and accessible style- Feature boxes setting out key practical points for each chapter, with brief real-world examples to bring the key points to life- Clear and detailed worksheets for specific individual and group exercises so readers can practise each skill- Training aids for all who wish to add leadership and professional skills to their teaching
Table of Contents
1. IntroductionSECTION A Skills Needed to Work Well With Larger Groups of People2. How to Make a Presentation or Give a Talk3. How to Ask and Answer a Question at a Meeting4. How to be Elected5. How to Prepare and Present a Poster for a Meeting6. How to Behave in an Interview With the Media7. How to Overcome Language Problems8. How to Work With People From Other CulturesSECTION B Skills Needed to Work Well in Smaller Groups of People9. How to Introduce People at a Small Meeting10. How to Present Oneself to a Group of People11. How to Chair a Meeting12. How to Prepare for a Meeting13. How to Chair a Conference Session14. How to Take Part in a Meeting15. How to Write a Report of a Meeting16. How to Lead a Small Working Group or Collaboration17. How to Interview Candidates for a Job or Position18. How to Behave in an Interview for a Post19. How to Take Part in a Video Meeting20. How to Present a Proposal for Funding21. How to Make an Elevator Pitch22. How to Negotiate23. How to Say No24. How to Manage a Poorly Performing Colleague25. How to Work in a Small Group26. How to Reduce Tension in a Small Group or in a Meeting27. How to Be a Mentor Or a Mentee28. How to Collaborate, and Use Networks and Feedback29. How to Convince Others About the Usefulness of a Project30. How to Learn From the Failure of a Project31. How to Work Well in Video and Online CollaborationsSECTION C Skills Needed to Work Well Alone32. How to Write a Curriculum Vitae/Resume33. How to Write a Letter of Motivation34. How to Read a Research Paper35. How to Write a Research Paper36. How to Select a Title For a Research Paper37. How to Apply For a Post38. How to Select a Topic For Research39. How to Search For Information40. How to Manage Your Time41. How to Decide on Priorities in Work and in Life42. How to Admit an Error or Apologise43. How to Learn Soft Skills
