Helping Physicians Become Great Managers and Leaders: Strategies That Work
"Helping Physicians Become Great Managers and Leaders" is now available from AHA Press.
Chicago, IL (Vocus) December 2, 2010
"Helping Physicians Become Great Managers and Leaders" will increase the success of physicians who find themselves newly appointed to leadership roles but lack management experience. The book helps non-clinical professionals who are responsible for coaching physicians move from reactive, crises-driven methods of assistance to a planned way of orienting physicians to effective managerial performance.
The book includes anecdotes from doctors who have struggled in their efforts to hire, direct, delegate, discipline, terminate, compensate and reward. Each chapter gives practical tips for approaching issues such as managing peer relationships, understanding legal implications, creating a positive work environment and modeling work/life balance. It is a quick read and includes a PDF discussion guide with case studies that illustrate potential pitfalls faced by new physician leaders.
The book is available from AHA Press at http://www. healthforum. com/ahapress].
AHA Order Number: 108106, 132 pages, 6” x 9”, $42, ISBN: 9781556483769.
Reader Comment:
"The practical and powerful lessons in this book for physician leaders are immense. Ms. Avakian provides great insight into the common pitfalls for physicians stepping into operational leadership roles and, more importantly, offers a series of relevant and practical remedies. A wonderful gift for physicians on a leadership journey." -- Bob Riney, Executive Vice President & COO, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI
About the Author
Laura Avakian consults with organizations and individuals to enhance their personal, professional and corporate effectiveness. She received her B. A. degree from the University of Missouri at Columbia and her M. A. degree from Northwestern University.
AHA Press
AHA Press is an imprint for books published by Health Forum, an American Hospital Association company. AHA Press titles help health care provider management deliver more efficient and effective solutions to leadership and operations issues. AHA Press books are used by working professionals; those who govern health care institutions; and educators. http://www. healthforum. com
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