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. 2019 Mar 1;8(3):138-144.
doi: 10.15171/ijhpm.2018.122.

Leadership for Innovation in Healthcare: An Exploration

Philip Weintraub  1 , Martin McKee  1
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Leadership for Innovation in Healthcare: An Exploration

Philip Weintraub et al. Int J Health Policy Manag. .

Abstract

Although leadership has been studied extensively, most research has focused on the political and military spheres. More recent work has also examined the role of leadership in sectors such as manufacturing and technology, both areas where it is essential to encourage and nurture innovation. Yet, in the health sector, where innovation is now high on the policy agenda in many countries, there is a paucity of research on how leadership can foster a culture of innovation. In this perspective, written for those seeking to foster innovation in the health sector, we offer a narrative synthesis approach of eight theories and concepts that have been empirically shown to support innovation through all phases of the innovation process.

Keywords: Health Innovation; Innovation Process; Leadership Styles; National Health Service.

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