Complexity Leadership

Here's the information needed to become an effective leader in today's complex health system in order to effectively solve problems and create optimal outcomes for your organization. As hospitals and healthcare organizations strive to meet standards to achieve status in the Magnet Hospital Recognition Program and address the issues in the Institute of Medicine's Nursing Work Force Issues Initiative, they must be able to respond in ways that embraces rapid change. Dr. Diana M. Crowell addresses the leadership roles advanced practice nurses can assume in this new environment. She defines the concept of complexity and teaches the leadership skills that are best suited for complex adaptive systems, while also enabling you to build the self-awareness you need to learn new ways to lead. Case studies help you apply your new skills and prepare for your advanced practice roles. This title includes leadership model for complex systems in health care today. It offers a focus on personal awareness and development of essential leadership skills. It provides self-reflective exercises. It includes case studies to help develop and apply leadership skills.