Greiner Carl B
Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985582 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5582, USA.
Acad Psychiatry. 2006 Jul-Aug;30(4):283-8. doi: 10.1176/appi.ap.30.4.283.
This article introduces the prospective leader to a set of questions and relevant leadership literature that aid in the process of deciding whether to accept a leadership position.
The author conducted a review of literature and discussion with leaders in psychiatry and other medical disciplines.
The questions posed and leadership literature discussed provide a useful set of guidelines for potential leaders in deciding whether to accept or continue in a leadership position.
Having access to mentoring, a clear description of "expected results," personal appreciation of leadership style, a description of available resources, a leadership vision in line with the institutional vision, and an appreciation of the necessary time commitments are fundamental in deciding whether to accept a leadership position.
