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Stanley's Values-Based Leadership in Healthcare proposes a bold new theory of leadership to help drive positive change in healthcare organisations.
The theory of 'Congruent Leadership' is defined and presented through a series of corporate and clinical case studies and examples, which guide the reader through the possibilities for using their own values to inform best practice. Parallels are drawn between iconic historical figures and events, to show that healthcare professionals can be courageous leaders by following their values and learning from great leaders past and present.
To aid understanding each chapter includes scenarios and reflective exercises to help readers grasp the application of theory to practice. By using an accessible frame of reference, Stanley outlines a refreshing alternative to existing theories of leadership and thoughtfully encourages practitioners to act in ethically-informed ways.
List of contents
Part 1: Leadership Background
Chapter 1: Leadership: What We Know
Part 2: Congruent Leadership Outlined
Chapter 2: Congruent Leadership Theory
Chapter 3: Attributes of Congruent Leaders
Chapter 4: Visions versus Values
Chapter 5: The Strengths and Limitations of Congruent Leadership
Part 2: The Context of Congruent Leadership
Chapter 6: The Power of Self
Chapter 7: Organisational Culture and Congruent Leadership
Chapter 8: The Application of Congruent Leadership in the Workplace
Chapter 9: Summary: The Congruent Leader
About the author
David Stanley was born in Liverpool, England. At the age of six, he moved to Whyalla, South Australia. He trained as a nurse and midwife at the Whyalla and District Hospital, and has travelled and worked as a nurse and midwife in Africa, Singapore, Australia, and England. He now lives in Perth, and works as an associate professor teaching nursing at the University of Western Australia. He wrote the children's books When Emu's Dream and A Lovely Day for Knitting, and a general poetry book Rhymes with Reason. His academic books include Clinical Leadership: Innovation into Action and A Preceptor in My Pocket.
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David Stanley offers another perspective on leadership which demystifies the concept and removes the notion of hierarchy, opening it up to all, not just those with a title. The writing style and examples used ensure that this book is transferable and applicable to all practical professions.
Zoe Wilkes, Programme Leader, PGCert Practice Teacher, University of Hull
