Leadership in Health Services Management provides all healthcare professionals with the information necessary to lead with commitment and strive towards a clear vision of health for all. It guides readers through crucially important issues such as vision, strategic thinking, confidence, negotiation and knowledge management in health services.

Now in its third edition, this book has been updated to contain original research on the topic of self-leadership, a theme that is interwoven throughout the text. In addition, there is a focus on the application of leadership theories for postgraduate readers studying for a Master’s certificate in nursing management or tutored Master’s degree according to the new guidelines of the SAQA qualifications for postgraduate studies. In all new South African curricula and programmes, the research component has been prioritised and therefore this edition features a chapter on research proposals.

1.    Evolution of leadership in healthcare settings

2.    The fundamentals of leadership

3.    Fundamentals of the management process

4.    Theoretical approaches to leadership

5.    Leadership development programmes in healthcare services

6.    Authority, influence and power

7.    Executive leadership in a complex healthcare environment

8.    Leadership in teams and networking

9.    Leadership in cultural issues

10.  Effective leadership communication

11.  Empowerment and leadership

12.  Coaching the novice leader

13.  Staff development and leadership in healthcare settings

14.  Ethical issues in leadership

15.  Leading human resources in healthcare environment

16.  Leadership and the accreditation of healthcare services

17.  Appraising the performance of leaders

18.  Leaders and quality assurance

19.  Strategic planning and change management in healthcare delivery

20.  Providing managed healthcare

21.  Leadership in the district health system

22.  Authentic leadership

23.  Leadership in a global environment

24.  Proposal development

Nursing students undertaking the diploma or degree course. Post-basic /Honours students.