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This module is designed to give you a strong foundation in theories and practices of leadership and management. 听The module will familiarise you with various debates and theories as well as practices in leadership and management. 听You will be stretched to reflect critically on the theory and practices of management and leadership from an ethical and healthcare perspective. 听The module also picks out management topics that are particularly relevant to you as a student in the healthcare sector, including debates around the integration of health systems, quality improvement and patient safety. 听
You will gain knowledge about horizon scanning, planning and designing management systems, operationalising strategy, managing a team, resolving conflicts, leading transformation, integrating systems and, most importantly, identifying and honing your leadership style. 听All of these topics and skills will be focused on improving your collaborations and engagements with others to help ensure that you and your organisation can meet the challenges and opportunities that come with the evolving health landscape.
Content outline:
-听听 听Introduction to health and healthcare organisations and their contexts
-听听 听Leadership and management theories and practices, recognising cultural contexts
-听听 听Population health management and systems integration
-听听 听Quality improvement and patient safety
-听听 听Differences and synergies between management and leadership
-听听 听Critical examination of models and styles of leadership
-听听 听Personal development as part of leadership potential
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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