The Best Medicine : A Physician's Guide to Effective Leadership / by Bruce L. Gewertz, Dave C. Logan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gewertz, Bruce L., author.

Logan, Dave C., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Health services administration.

Health administration.

Surgery.

Medicine--Practice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

System Details:

Mode of Access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

This volume provides a theoretical framework for visionary leadership as well as specific management techniques to achieve success. The authors focus on maintaining a consistent set of behavioral characteristics for both the leader and the organization as a whole. The text is written in a conversational style using the authors' personal experiences and case studies to illustrate the principles and practices of successful leaders. When helpful, the large body of observational work on professional group dynamics is referenced. The text also provides ideal supplemental material for the many leadership programs offered by physician organizations and health care systems Developed by an accomplished physician leader from one of the nation's finest hospital systems and an experienced professor of business, The Best Medicine: A Physician's Guide to Effective Leadership is of great value to physicians of all levels who are interested in improving their understanding of leadership styles and tactics.

Contents:

Leadership as Personal Capital

Phases of Physician Leadership

Phase I: Team Player

Phase II: Team Captain

Phase III: Coach

Phase IV: Team President

Phase V: Sports Commissioner/League Founders

A Leader's Guide to the Phases.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9781493922208

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.