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Training in administration for middle managers is an important but much neglected area. While middle managers such as unit chiefs, supervisors, and team leaders have significant administrative responsibilities along with their clinical work, they are seldom trained in administration. The authors describe a program to train full and part time students for middle management positions.
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Bissonette, R., Zusman, J. Mental health training for the middle manager. Administration in Mental Health 3, 193–199 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02619681
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