Leadership skills for nurses working in the criminal justice system.
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.
Bennett
Clare
C
University of Worcester. c.bennett@worc.ac.uk
Perry
Jane
J
Lapworth
Tracy
T
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