Leadership for healthcare

Jean Hartley is Professor of Organizational Analysis at the Institute of Governance and Public Management, Warwick Business School, Warwick University. She undertakes research into public leadership and is also concerned with innovation and improvement in and between public service organizations.John Benington is Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Governance and Public Management, Warwick Business School, Warwick University, where for over 20 years he has led Warwick Business School's research, development and teaching work in the fields of public policy and management.

"What makes this book most useful is the relevance to the current healthcare landscape. Sections on collaborative leadership, mergers, linking leadership to outcomes and importantly public value, will all be essential reading for NHS leaders." Phil Kenmore in Health Service Journal

• Contents: Introduction; Introducing leadership; The concepts of leadership; The characteristics of leadership; The contexts of leadership; The challenges of leadership; The consequences of leadership; From leadership to leadership development; Conclusion.