Essentials of Healthcare Strategy and Performance Management [electronic resource] : A Practical Guide for Executives and Emerging Leaders.

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Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- An Invitation for Strategic Thinking -- Acknowledgments -- Author and Contributors List -- About the Authors -- Contributing Authors -- Part I: Strategic Thinking -- 1 Strategy and Competition -- The Need for Strategic Thinking -- Defining Strategy -- Competitive Strategy -- Strategy as Practice -- Results Orientation -- Strategic Intent -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 2 Strategic Decision-Making -- Becoming More Strategic -- Defining Success

Strategy and Leadership -- Predict and Anticipate -- Challenge Existing Mindsets -- Synthesize and Interpret Confounding Information -- Seek Alignment within the Organization -- The Limits of Rationality -- Strategic Decision-Making -- Toward a More Behavioral Strategy for Decision-Making -- Re-Framing Decision-Making -- Steps toward Strategic Decisions -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 3 Strategic Intelligence -- What is Strategic Intelligence? -- Strategic Intelligence Framework -- Intelligence Parameters: Defining Intentions and Framing the Objectives

Conducting Intelligence Research -- Analyzing the Data: Making Sense of the Information -- Recommend and Monitor -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 4 Strategic Planning -- Strategic Planning -- Preparation -- Incorporate Intelligence -- Assess the External Environment -- Assess the Internal Environment -- Conduct a SWOT Analysis -- Generate Strategic Alternatives -- Flawlessly Execute -- Planning Tips -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 5 Strategic Data Analytics -- Strategic Analytics -- Analytics for Strategic Planning

Using Data to Perform a Healthcare Environmental Assessment -- Population -- Use Rate -- Market Share -- Using Data to Perform an Internal Assessment -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- Part II: Strategic Leadership -- 6 Leadership -- An Evolution in Leadership -- Leadership Styles -- Qualities of Good Healthcare Leaders -- Importance of Leadership Development in Healthcare -- Challenges Faced by Healthcare Leaders -- Driving Innovation -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 7 Leaders as Entrepreneurs -- How Leaders Choose

Creating an Optimistic and Story-Based Culture -- Entrepreneurial Thinking -- Intrapreneurs Unlock Innovation Internally -- Benefits of Being Entrepreneurial -- The Leadership Challenge -- Overcoming Challenges and Building a Culture of Innovation -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References -- 8 Governance and Boards -- Governance Basics -- Governance Roles -- Building Better Boards -- Six Factors that Create Better Board Governance -- Empowerment and Leadership -- Board Effectiveness Reviews -- Chapter Summary -- Discussion Questions -- Key Terms -- References

9 Growth Strategies

Using pragmatic and real-world evidence, this book provides essential briefings on key topics that every current or aspiring leader needs to know in order to better manage strategy and achieve improved performance in their hospital or health system.