LEADERSHIP IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

Leadership in Veterinary Medicine provides both theoretical and practical information for veterinary professionals who are contemplating leadership or currently facing day-to-day leadership challenges.

This much-needed book introduces and explores key leadership concepts in the veterinary context whilst encouraging self-reflection through real-world scenarios. Each chapter outlines a particular leadership concept or issue and includes a topic summary, discussion questions, full references and further reading suggestions. This thought-provoking text:

• Explores the principal areas of leadership for both veterinary professionals and for those leading veterinary professionals
• Discusses various leadership styles, competencies, behaviours and perspectives
• Addresses topics such as leadership assessment, organisational dynamics, interpersonal communication, remote and virtual leadership, and collaboration skills
• Assists readers in developing strategy, leading change, creating effective teams and improving staff engagement
• Includes practical cases and examples highlighting challenges in veterinary leadership

Leadership in Veterinary Medicine is a must-read for all veterinary professionals in leadership posts, for those aspiring to be leaders and for instructors in veterinary schools and veterinary nursing training organisations.

About the Author

Clive Elwood, MA VetMB, MSc, MS(Ashridge) PhD, CertSAC, DipACVIM, DipECVIM, FRCVS, is the founder of Trellis Leadership Coaching, which focuses on executive coaching, leadership development, and strategy. Clive was a veterinary specialist in private practice for 20 years and was Managing Director of Davies Veterinary Specialists, where he led a staff of more than 150. Clive holds a Masters in Executive Coaching from Hult Ashridge Business School and is a European Mentoring and Coaching Council Senior Practitioner.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119749769
Author Clive Elwood
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 170mm * 15mm