Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care

1st Edition - January 18, 2022
Editors: Elizabeth Anne Rosser, Cate Wood
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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eBook ISBN:
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An understanding of leadership and management theory and practice is integral to the success of a new generation of health and social care professionals, and managers of services. It is equally important for educators in the field. Leading and Managing in Contemporary Health and Social Care by Elizabeth Rosser and Cate Wood supports the development of all health and social care professionals as managers and leaders in today’s rapidly evolving environment.

This new title addresses pertinent topics including: integration and enhancement of health and social care services; interprofessional working; the importance of a strong organizational culture; developing individual resilience; leading innovation; and practising successful project and financial management within global and culturally sensitive contexts.

With a growing mandate for health and social care professionals to understand leadership and management within their organizations, and a strong appreciation of these skills by employers, this new book is an important contribution that students and educators alike will welcome.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Preface
Organization of the Book
1. Setting the Global and Regional Context in Contemporary Health And Social Care
Introduction
Common Global Health and Social Care Challenges
Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom
The Nature of Leadership and Management
Conclusion
References
2. Leadership for 21st Century Health and Social Care: Leading Innovation
Introduction
Innovations in Leadership Approaches
The Rise of System Leadership
Innovation in Leadership Practice
Compassionate Leadership
Leadership in the Community: Innovations in Delivering Care
Doing it for Themselves: Personalized Care and Patient Leaders
Conclusion
References
3. Crafting Positive Organizational Culture and Behavior in 21st Century Health and Social Care: Future Implications for Leadership
Introduction
Organizational Culture
Why Does Culture Matter?
Threats to Positive Work Cultures
Strategies for Creating Positive Work Cultures that Promote Desired Behaviors
Conclusion
References
4. Strategic and Executive Leadership in Health and Social Care: Through Politics and Power
Introduction
Strategic/Executive Leadership
Developing the Strategic Direction
Leadership and Culture
Inclusive and Compassionate Leadership
System Leadership and the Integration of Care
Leadership Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Conclusion
References
5. Strong Leadership: Quality Care, Safety, and Safeguarding
Introduction
Strong leadership
The challenges facing health and social care
The impact and consequences of leadership decisions
The importance of strategic partners for promoting patient/client safety in high quality social care
The importance of measures required to ensure effective safeguarding of vulnerable citizens
Conclusion
References
6. Managing and Leading People and Teams: Building Strong Teams
Introduction to Teamworking in Health and Social Care
Understanding Teamwork and Leading Teams (Generic Literature)
Types of Teams
Group Dynamics and Team Development
Stages of Team Development
Leadership and Teams
The Key Elements of Effective Leadership in Teams
Leading Interdisciplinary Health and Social Care Teams
Conclusion
References
7. Resilience: Managing Self and Managing Risk
Introduction
Building Individual Resilience
Risk Management
Corporate and Individual Responsibility
Resilience Within an Organization
Conclusion
References
8. The Importance of Communication in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Introduction
Ways to Understand Communication
The Role of Technology in Communication
Developing Effective Communication in your Practice
Conclusion
References
9. Making Data Matter for Strategic Leadership
Introduction
Context: Policy and Governance Relating to Data for Health and Social Care
How are Health and Social Care Data Collected?
How are Collection and Use of Data Regulated?
Social Care Data
Data and Analytics in Practice
Planning and Service Transformation
Evaluating Innovation in Health and Social Care
Opportunities and Challenges Using data in the Digital Age
A Potential Way Forward: Learning Health Systems in the United Kingdom
Conclusion
References
10. Financial Management for Leaders and Managers in Health and Social Care
Introduction
Trends in Health Care Spending
How are Health Systems Financed?
A Focus on the United Kingdom
Where the Money Goes—Expenditure on Health and Social Care Services
Containing the Growing Costs of Health Care
Financial Management in Health Care
Adult Social Care Funding and Finance
Conclusion
References
11. Leading and Managing Change
Introduction
Change Management Approaches
Types of Change in the Contemporary Environment
The Role of Leaders in Contemporary Change Contexts
Change readiness: The Antidote to Resistance
The Value of Storytelling and Social Movements in Achieving Change
Conclusion
References
12. Responsible Project Management in Health and Social Care
Introduction
Project Management Framework and Terms
Perspectives on Project Management
Success of Projects
Project “Front end” (Initial Conception and Decision to Formalize A Project)
Case Study (Fife, Scotland): Front end (Initial Conception and Decision to Formalize the Project)
Project Delivery
Conclusion
References
13. Coaching and Mentorship for Successful Leadership
Introduction
Coaching, Mentoring, and Practice Supervision
The Effectiveness of Coaching, Mentoring, and Practice Supervision
Strategies for Support
Conclusion
References
14. Global Challenges Facing Health and Social Care Leaders
Introduction
Overview of Migration
Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
Health Care Workers as Migrants
Thoughtful Delegation
The Role of Global Organizations
Conclusion
References
15. Future Implications for Health and Social Care Leadership
Introduction
Integrating and Reconfiguring the Workforce
Future Leadership for Health and Social Care
Cultural Values and Leadership
Organizational Culture and Compassion
Teamwork and Educating for Collaboration
Attributes for Leading and Managing
Conclusion
References
Index

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