1st Edition

Awareness and Influence in Health and Social Care The Epidemiologically Based Needs Assessment Reviews, Gynaecology - Second Series

By Rosemary Cook, Alison Davies Copyright 2007
256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

'This is a book about the skills, habits and behaviours that make people influential. The good news is that influence is not just for 'senior' people or people in specific jobs any more. The old hierarchies are breaking down and 'front line' expertise is valued by policy-makers more than ever before. You can be well-known and influential from anywhere. Anyone can do it - if they are prepared to... Read more
Section 1: Principles - How to use this book: scope and approach. Awareness and influence - what do they mean? The vital link between awareness and influence. Motivation to develop awareness and influence. Dimensions of awareness and influence - your choice. The key principles - steps to success. Section 2: Developing awareness - The 'well-aware' practitioner. Awareness through reading. Clinical awareness. Making the most of conferences and events. The contribution of mentors. E-awareness. Being aware of policy. Creating, using and maintaining networks. Section 3: Developing influence - How to become an expert. Entering for awards. Writing for publication. Joining an editorial board. Influence in meetings. The use and abuse of groups. Making presentations. Influence at conferences. Writing letters. Writing papers for meetings. Influencing policy. Section 4: Being visible - Coping with the consequences. Endings.

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Rosemary Cook, Alison Davies