ABSTRACT

Effective communication is at the heart of good management. This comprehensive book describes effective communication skills including organisational structures group dynamics overcoming barriers to good communication effective listening and counselling skills in primary care. It provides the reader with the tools needed to manage effectively including those essential for leadership interviewing teaching and supervision. In addition it looks at strategies for dealing with stress such as problem solving techniques and improving personal organisation. Communication and the Manager's Job is a concise yet comprehensive guide for GPs practice managers and all members of the primary care team with an interest in their own personal and professional development.

part one|77 pages

A broad look at communication

chapter Chapter 1|13 pages

The foundations of good communication

chapter Chapter 2|21 pages

Communication within the practice: practical steps

chapter Chapter 3|10 pages

Understanding others

chapter Chapter 4|18 pages

Teams, groups and facilitation

chapter Chapter 5|11 pages

Communicating in organisations

part two|95 pages

The manager's job

chapter Chapter 6|9 pages

The functions of a manager

chapter Chapter 7|11 pages

Problem solving

chapter Chapter 8|11 pages

Leadership skills

chapter Chapter 9|11 pages

Delegation

chapter Chapter 10|23 pages

Interviewing skills

chapter Chapter 11|10 pages

The learning organisation

chapter Chapter 12|13 pages

Teaching and presentation skills