Leading Health Organizations: Theory and Practice, Second Edition

Skilled healthcare managers understand that no single leadership technique is universally effective. Leadership is complex, demanding various techniques and practices adapted to the circumstance and team. Leading Healthcare Organizations examines these leadership approaches and discusses real-world applications. The scope of this new edition has been broadened beyond public health to discuss leadership principles that are applicable to any organization type, size, or leader level. The book also includes four new chapters that address the following topics: * Self-leadership * Communication skills * Collaborative leadership * Crisis leadership Each chapter includes learning objectives, definitions of key terms, case studies, chapter summaries, and discussion questions. The extensive case that appeared at the start of the previous edition has been separated into sections and woven throughout the book, with each section appearing in the chapter of the pertinent topic. Leading Healthcare Organizations provides insight into the attributes of effective leadership and how it may be used in leader- follower relationships with workers, constituents, and partners.

About the Author

Erik L. Carlton, DrPH, MS, CPH, FACHE, is interim dean and associate professor of health policy, management, and leadership at the West Virginia University School of Public Health. He also serves as senior associate dean for academic and student affairs, director of graduate studies, and director of the West Virginia Public Health Training Center. Dr. Carlton has a strong presence in global healthcare leadership development, having trained clinical and administrative leaders from nearly 60 countries. James W. Holsinger Jr., MD, PhD, MACP, has led academic and government healthcare institutions. He currently serves as chancellor emeritus of the University of Kentucky Medical Center and Charles T. Wethington Jr. Endowed Chair in the Health Sciences emeritus at the University of Kentucky. Throughout his career as a healthcare leader, Dr. Holsinger has received numerous awards, including the American College of Healthcare Executives Gold Medal Award and the Department of Veterans Affairs Exceptional Service Award.