Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations: Managing Successful Projects (Jossey-Bass Public Health) - Hardcover

Shore, David A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1118099141 ISBN 13: 9781118099148

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2014

Synopsis

Implement change that fosters sustainable growth and better patient care

Health care projects depend on astute management of change. But more than anything else, they depend on leaders who pay attention, who understand the importance of starting right, and who know how to launch projects that succeed. If leaders can increase the percentage of successful projects, patients, and practitioners everywhere will be better off and so will the organizations that depend on these projects for innovation.

In Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations: Managing Successful Projects. Author David A. Shore of the Harvard School of Public Health speaks directly to the health care leaders and managers who see the need for change, but keep encountering nearly insurmountable challenges. Through his research, Shore discovered that most implementation failures occur because of a poor launch, and that strengthening processes and operations during the early weeks of a new project is a key to continued success. The book covers issues like:

• The preliminary groundwork that cultivates a stronger launch
• Systematic and selective project selection
• Building the team that accomplishes change
• Skill-building and record-keeping systems that foster sustainable growth

Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations gives leaders and managers the practical, easy-to-implement ideas and methodologies to start and manage projects successfully.

About this title

About the Author

DAVID A. SHORE, PhD, is former associate dean of the Harvard School of Public Health and founding director of the Program in Program Management. He is on the faculty of Harvard University and Adjunct Professor of Organizational Development and Change at the University of Monterrey Business School, Mexico. His previous book is Forces of Change: New Strategies for the Evolving Health Care Marketplace (also from Jossey-Bass).

From the Back Cover

Praise for Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations

"No one understands the health care environment or change better than David Shore. In this brilliant book, David provides that rare blend of profound insight with immensely practical application. This book is destined to become the definitive guide on leading change initiatives within health care organizations."

Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and # 1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Speed of Trust and coauthor of Smart Trust

"David Shore has written a timely, insightful book about making change actually happen, and he has done so within the context of the changes confronting today's health care industry. His methodology for preparing people and organizations for the challenge of change is illuminating. Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations is a gift for those of us in the field working every day."

Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ascension

"David Shore's new book is a must read by anyone leading, approving, or resourcing projects. As David states, 'Don't leave change to chance.' Fortunately, with this wonderfully written and practical blueprint, we won't have to!"

Jona Raasch, Chief Executive Officer, The Governance Institute

"Practical, hands-on, and easily accessible, Dr. Shore's new book gives health care leaders the tools and techniques to launch and manage change initiatives effectively. Senior leaders in every sort of health care organization should read this book and take its lessons to heart."

Michael F. Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boston Scientific Corporation

"Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations is an engaging tour de force that combines managing change and managing health care in a positively brilliant fashion. Dr. Shore's hands-on experience around the world and in the library are unparalleled, as is his fresh perspective on project management. The strategy and tactics offered will be invaluable to every industry and every business."

Edward T. Reilly, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Management Association

From the Inside Flap

Praise for Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations

No one understands the health care environment--or change--better than David Shore. In this brilliant book, David provides that rare blend of profound insight with immensely practical application. This book is destined to become the definitive guide on leading change initiatives within health care organizations.

--Stephen M. R. Covey, The New York Times and # 1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Speed of Trust and coauthor of Smart Trust

David Shore has written a timely, insightful book about making change actually happen, and he has done so within the context of the changes confronting today's health care industry. His methodology for preparing people and organizations for the challenge of change is illuminating. Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations is a gift for those of us in the field working every day.

--Anthony R. Tersigni, EdD, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ascension

David Shore's new book is a must read by anyone leading, approving, or resourcing projects. As David states, 'Don't leave change to chance.' Fortunately, with this wonderfully written and practical blueprint, we won't have to!

--Jona Raasch, Chief Executive Officer, The Governance Institute

Practical, hands-on, and easily accessible, Dr. Shore's new book gives health care leaders the tools and techniques to launch and manage change initiatives effectively. Senior leaders in every sort of health care organization should read this book and take its lessons to heart.

--Michael F. Mahoney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boston Scientific Corporation

Launching and Leading Change Initiatives in Health Care Organizations is an engaging tour de force that combines managing change and managing health care in a positively brilliant fashion. Dr. Shore's hands-on experience around the world and in the library are unparalleled, as is his fresh perspective on project management. The strategy and tactics offered will be invaluable to every industry and every business.

--Edward T. Reilly, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Management Association

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118099141
• ISBN 13: 9781118099148
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176