This textbook offers a comprehensive range of tools and topics designed to support clinically focused nurses and healthcare professionals in developing their leadership skills and strategies. It is organized into three parts: the attributes of clinical leaders, tools for healthcare students and staff to enhance their leadership potential, and critical clinical leadership issues. The content includes principles, frameworks, and topics essential for delivering effective clinical care. Each chapter features reflective questions and self-assessments to reinforce learning. The revised 3rd edition incorporates recent changes in health service approaches and values. It addresses a wide array of practical topics, including theories of leadership and management, organizational culture, gender and generational issues, project management, quality initiatives, and teamwork. Additional themes include managing change, effective clinical decision-making, networking, conflict resolution, and implementing evidence-based practice. The book also explores congruent leadership, the relationship between values and actions, authentic leadership, and crisis management. With contributions from a diverse group of experienced experts, this resource is invaluable for both new leaders aiming to establish themselves and existing leaders striving for excellence in patient care.
