Becoming the Change: Leadership Behavior Strategies for Continuous Improvement in Healthcare

Two healthcare transformation experts explain how leaders at all levels must embrace the principles and behaviors to create lasting change. They emphasize the need for personal and organizational changes to achieve a quality revolution in healthcare. Toussaint and Barnas's book "Becoming the Change" shows how change should start at the top and explore how healthcare systems led by compassionate, principled, and engaged leaders can undergo profound and lasting transformation through case studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2020
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Healthcare is on the verge of a remarkable transformation, one that demands both profound personal and organizational changes. In Becoming the Change, two esteemed pioneers in the healthcare transformation movement guide us toward cultivating principle-driven behaviors that can translate the exciting possibilities on the healthcare horizon into tangible reality.

Historically, transformational improvement efforts have often focused on frontline healthcare workers, leading to the creation of "islands of excellence" that are unsustainable. Toussaint and Barnas argue that true change must originate at the highest levels, whether you hold an executive position, serve on a governing board, manage a team, or practice medicine.

Through a rich tapestry of case studies, they unveil the intricate mechanisms behind change and showcase how healthcare systems led by compassionate, principled, and engaged leaders can undergo profound and lasting transformation. By embracing these principles and behaviors, healthcare organizations can create a culture of continuous improvement, patient-centered care, and optimal outcomes.

This transformative journey requires a willingness to challenge the status quo. quo, to question conventional wisdom, and to embrace new ideas and approaches. It demands a commitment to lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and a willingness to adapt to changing circumstances.

As we navigate the complex landscape of healthcare, Becoming the Change serves as a compass, guiding us toward a future where quality healthcare is accessible to all, and where the principles of compassion, integrity, and engagement drive organizational success. By embracing these transformative principles and behaviors, we can create a healthcare system that is not only sustainable but also exemplary, paving the way for a brighter and healthier future for generations to come.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 215 x 273 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260461688