title: Team management: an alternative to acting directorship.
abstract: A sudden absence of leadership due to unexpected illness, death, or resignation can seriously weaken an organization. Orderly administrative transition was believed to be necessary by those confronting a sudden leadership void. A team management administrative approach was proposed in response to an urgent and complex problem. Results of an evaluation of the team at the end of 1 year of leadership are presented. Team management is documented as a viable alternative to a one person acting director in an academic setting.
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Hodson
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Judy
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Foster
mesh_terms: D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007324:Institutional Management Teams / Q000592:standards*; D007857:Leadership; D009934:Organization and Administration / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*