Stanley, David, 1960-

Clinical leadership : innovation into action / David Stanley. - South Yarra, Australia : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2011. - xxiv, 352 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Clinical leaders : the 'who' of innovation and change : 1. Clinical leadership and innovation -- 2. Exploring leadership -- 3. Leadership theories and styles -- 4. Congruent leadership -- 5. Leadership and management -- 6. Clinical leader characteristics -- pt. 2. Clinical leadership tools : the 'how' of innovation and change : 7. Managing change -- 8. Clinical decision-making -- 9. Creativity -- 10. Teams -- 11. Networking and delegation -- 12. Conflict -- 13. Motivation -- 14. Evidence-based practice and clinical leadership -- 15. Reflection -- pt. 3. Clinical leadership issues : the 'context' of innovation and change : 16. Followership -- 17. Power, politics and leadership -- 18. Empowerment and oppression -- 19. Clinical leaders and congruent leadership.

"Leadership is critical in all health professions and is displayed across a wide range of settings. Written for health professionals who act principally in direct client/patient care, 'Clinical Leadership' describes the difference between leadership and management. 'Clinical Leadership' offers practical, research-based guidance and examples that will inspire, motivate and facilitate clinical leaders (or aspiring clinical leaders)."--Cover.

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Nursing services--Administration.
Leadership.
Nurse Administrators--organization & administration.
Leadership.
Leadership.
Nursing services--Administration.

RT89 / .S73 2011

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