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Complexity Leadership: A Healthcare Imperative
Author(s) -
Weberg Dan
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2012.00276.x
Subject(s) - transactional leadership , transformational leadership , health care , quality (philosophy) , healthcare system , cost leadership , shared leadership , psychology , leadership studies , neuroleadership , process (computing) , knowledge management , leadership style , public relations , sociology , management science , political science , computer science , engineering , epistemology , philosophy , law , operating system
Problem The healthcare system is plagued with increasing cost and poor quality outcomes. A major contributing factor for these issues is that outdated leadership practices, such as leader‐centricity, linear thinking, and poor readiness for innovation, are being used in healthcare organizations. Solution Complexity leadership theory provides a new framework with which healthcare leaders may practice leadership. Complexity leadership theory conceptualizes leadership as a continual process that stems from collaboration, complex systems thinking, and innovation mindsets. Conclusion Compared to transactional and transformational leadership concepts, complexity leadership practices hold promise to improve cost and quality in health care.