1. The need for reflexive leadership in inter-organizational networks
Research question and research issues
Relevance to research and managerial practice
Theoretical perspectives
Empirical perspectives
Contributions and structure of the book
2. Theoretical foundations of leadership in networks
Action- and structure-oriented theories of leading in networks
Affordances and limitations
Towards a practice theory of leading in networks
Summary and outlook
3. Reconstructing leadership in networks as a reflexive practice
Principles of practice theory
Networks as bundles of inter-organizational practices
The practice of leading in inter-organizational networks
The meaning and role of reflexivity in leadership practice
Summary and outlook
4. Methodology
Longitudinal qualitative comparative case study design
Research context and field access
Data collection and analysis
Research aim and ethical considerations
Summary and outlook
5. A practice-theoretical model of reflexive leadership in networks
Assumptions about networks, leadership, and the role of reflexivity
A closer look at the model
Summary and outlook
6. Case study I: Peripheral
Starting conditions (2000 - 2002)
Period 1 (2003 - 2006): Peripheral's birth
Period 2 (2007 - 2008): Peripheral's pilot phase
Period 3 (2009 - 2013): Integrating care
Summary and outlook
7. Case Study II: Urban
Starting conditions (2000 - 2006)
Period 1 (2007 - 2009): Urban's launch
Period 2 (2010 - 2012): Building Urban
Period 3 (2013 - 2014): Ambulatory primary care
Summary and outlook
8. Discussion
Comparative analysis and theorization
Theoretical implications
Practical implications
9. Conclusion
About the Author: Matthias Mitterlechner is Assistant Professor of Management of Healthcare Organizations at University of St Gallen, Switzerland, where is is also the co-Head for the research programme "Healthcare Excellence".
