Hicks, Robert, 1947-

Coaching as a leadership style : the art and science of coaching conversations for healthcare professionals / Robert F. Hicks. - London ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2014. - xvii, 182p. ; 25cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book introduces a unique and practical coaching style as a way of interacting with colleagues, managing direct-reports, helping others solve problems, responding to change, making effective choices and developing professionally. It draws from four evidence-based models for interacting with others and facilitating change - solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and transactional analysis - and reframes them so that they are congruent with managerial and leadership terminology and provide a practical set of methods and tools for today's healthcare leader.

9780415528054 (hardback) 9780415528061 (paperback)

2012-049324


Health services administration.
Health services administrators--Training of.
Leadership--Study and teaching.
Health care teams--Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership.

RA971 / .H53 2013

362.1 / HIC