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Leadership in Health Care 6th Revised edition

Paperback by Barr, Jill; Dowding, Lesley

Leadership in Health Care

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ISBN:
9781036201432
Publication Date:
3 Nov 2025
Edition/language:
6th Revised edition / English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications Ltd
Pages:
392 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 17 - 19 Aug 2026
Leadership in Health Care

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

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