Open Access<p>Leadership Development in Academic Health Science Centers: Towards a Paradigm Shift</p>
Author(s) -
Elisha Brownfield,
David J. Cole,
Richard Segal,
Elizabeth S. Pilcher,
Darlene Shaw,
Gail W. Stuart,
Gigi Smith
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of healthcare leadership
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-3201
DOI - 10.2147/jhl.s263533
Subject(s) - leadership development , leadership studies , strategic leadership , neuroleadership , public relations , shared leadership , political science , transactional leadership , strategic planning , leadership style , organizational culture , servant leadership , management , sociology , economics
In an era of increasing complexity, leadership development is an urgent need for academic health science centers (AHSCs). The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and others have described the need for a focus on organizational leadership development and more rigorous evaluation of outcomes. Although the business literature notes the importance of evaluating institutional leadership culture, there is sparse conversation in the medical literature about this vital aspect of leadership development. Defining the leadership attributes that best align with and move an AHSC forward must serve as the foundational framework for strategic leadership development.