Leadership in innovation: life beyond the hospital.
This article describes leadership in innovation opportunities for executive nurse leaders seeking a change from the traditional hospital setting. Concepts of disruptive innovation underlie the challenges in today's healthcare field. Recommendations for nurse leaders include developing a versatile portfolio of experience, establishing collegial partnerships, creating cultures of innovation, and being passionate about innovation to inspire others to a more creative approach to work. Many opportunities are available in healthcare for leaders committed to innovation.
McDonagh
Kathryn J
KJ
Hospira, Inc, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, USA. kathryn.mcdonagh@hospira.com
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