Spurgeon P, Clark J, Smith C
Health Services Management Centre, Birmingham University.
Health Serv J. 2001 Sep 27;111(5774):22-3.
A study of chief executives identified the ability to prioritize, clear vision, resilence, and willingness to take decisions as key factors in success. Some wanted more active involvement from the regional director. Chief executives could be subject to 360-degree assessment. More work is needed to establish the compatibility of chief executives and chairs.