In accordance with today’s practice environment in which patient care is delivered by a multidisciplinary healthcare team, Leadership Competencies for Clinical Managers focuses on the wider scope of clinical leadership, addressing a range of different clinical managers, including nurses, physical therapists, radiology and laboratory managers, occupational therapists, and more. This text carefully integrates theory, research, and practice and discusses those leadership skills necessary to develop role competency.

Leadership Competencies for Clinical Managers presents a multi-dimensional model that includes the following:

•  Transformational leadership and the theory behind it
•  Leadership IQ, presenting a prescriptive approach to the development of leadership skills, consistent with transformational leadership
•  Leadership development through mentorship and professional development planning
•  Roles and competencies for clinical managers that reflect priority goals for quality patient care and  healthcare organization success