http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
X, 208 p. 16 illus., 15 illus. in color. online resource.
This updated volume provides a guide to the theories and concepts of leadership in surgery. New chapters on team motivation, understanding different healthcare systems, and leadership negotiation are included. Practical management skills are also covered, including how to manage difficult personalities, change management, and conflict resolution techniques. Leadership in Surgery examines the skills and characteristics needed to be a good leader and aims to improve surgical leadership. The book is relevant to both trainees and practicing surgeons.
1 What is leadership? -- 2 Leadership in surgery -- 3 Leadership theories and behaviors -- 4. Leadership traits - Are people born to lead? -- 5. The role of emotional intelligence in leadership -- 6. Practical tips for developing leadership skills early in a career -- 7. Common mistakes in leadership -- 8. How to build and motivate an effective team -- 9. How to manage difficult team members -- 10. How to effectively manage up -- 11. Conflict resolution - How to successfully manage conflict -- 12. Change management - How to effectively lead to a cultural or organizational change -- 13. Understanding different health care systems and funds flow models in surgery -- 14. Understanding different compensation models in surgery -- 15. Negotiation as a leader - what you need to know to get things done -- 16. How foreign culture impacts leadership -- 17. How sex and gender impacts leadership -- 18. How being a minority impacts leadership.
edited by Melina R. Kibbe, Herbert Chen.