Leadership for the Future: Core Competencies in Healthcare

by Austin Ross, Frederick J. Wenzel

Develop the skills you need to succeed in the volatile healthcare environment. Strong leadership skills are crucial in today's environment. This book breaks down the skills a manager needs into two categories-system competencies, such as governance and strategy development, and personal leadership competencies, such as decision making and team building. Each competency is brought to life with a case or real-life example. The book also includes a discussion of the ten essential skills that executives use to lead and manage organizations. Use the end-of-chapter questions to assess your strengths and weaknesses in each area of leadership competency. The authors offer many specific suggestions for strengthening your leadership performance.

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Austin Ross is the former Vice President and Executive Administrator of Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.