title: Leadership skills for nurses working in the criminal justice system.
abstract: This article, the second in a five-part series, explores leadership skills for nurses working in the criminal justice system to effect change in service provision. The article discusses different leadership styles and distinguishes management from leadership. Factors that influence change are outlined, as is the need for emotional intelligence, teamwork and collaborative working. Change management, negotiating ability and conflict management are important skills that nurses should develop to become effective leaders.
authors.affiliation: University of Worcester. c.bennett@worc.ac.uk
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Lapworth
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003416:Criminal Law / Q000458:organization & administration; D056348:Emotional Intelligence; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D017008:Negotiating; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D011330:Prisons / Q000458:organization & administration; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom