Week Nine
Initial Discussion Post
NURS6053, N-20 Throughout my working career as a registered nurse (RN) I have experienced various types of leaders. The purpose of this discussion is to talk about a particular manager and their leadership style. Also, I will discuss the characteristic that I will and will not integrate into my leadership style. Leaders are an integral component in the healthcare system. An effective manager must be able to integrate leadership skills with the ability to carry out management functions (Marquis & Huston, 2015, p. 48). Effective leadership styles help to retain staff and promote job satisfaction (Azaare & Gross, 2011). Every individual has a unique leadership style. The person I will discuss is a previous nurse manager that I worked with for a
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This person feared that her subordinates would get angry with her if she criticized them. However, constructive criticism is a necessary tool for employee improvement. One cannot fix an issue if they are unaware that it is being done improperly. The aspects of my previous leader that I will integrate into my leadership style is including all people in on the decision-making process, thereby emphasizing the ?we? and not the individual. As a leader, one must be able to criticize in a constructive manner, as it allows the employee to grow and improve. Therefore, I will integrate that characteristic into my style, which is something that my last manager did not do. Unfortunately, as a boss, one must realize that not everyone is going to ?like? you all the time. In conclusion, effective leadership skills are crucial as they facilitate a positive working environment and aid in retention of employees. The ability to retain nurses is important as it promotes a stable workforce, reduces costs, and improves the quality and continuity of patient care (Graham & Melnyk,
The chapter 24 in Shankman’s book states that it is essential for a leader to fully express their capability and personality to the follower in order to receive the feedback as constructive as
Employees are encouraged to provide feedback to the organization through opinions and creative ideas (Cheretis & Mujtaba, 2014). This allows the employee to be an intricate part of the decision making process which allows them to feel important to the company’s success. Employees should be satisfied with their job, support management, and
Marquis and Huston (2014) discuss how the mark of a good nursing leader is in the ability to inspire and motivate others to action; furthermore, no one leadership style is ideal and may vary according to the situation. The purpose of this paper is to match and explain the nursing leadership theory that is most applicable to solving communication issues, and to explain how legislation and health care policy can impact communication issues in the nursing. Nursing Leadership Theory Nursing leadership is complex and multifaceted and has been cited as a main reason nurses leave their current position (Blake, Leach, Robbins, Pike, & Needleman, 2013). Blake et al.
The situation I found in the correctional setting was a nurse-centered model, where my colleagues perceived the client as a dangerous criminal who is a threat to the safety of the nurse, prior perceiving him as patient. However, my perception, as a care giver, is to foremost regard the client as a patient who deserves my empathy and care, without losing cognizant that he is a potential
All the qualities mentioned above are the qualities that make a good and an effective nursing leader. However, from these examples we can see that having leadership qualities does not always refer to those who are managers. Nursing staff I worked with, my fellow students, faculty who have taught me also possess these
However, there are certain strategies that can overcome these barriers. For instance, the nurse’s resistance to change and poor communication of objectives is overcome by constant communication of the benefits of this leadership style not just through word, but also through actions until they understand its
To many, leaders are not born, but made. It is increasingly accepted, however, that in order to be a good leader, one must have the experience, knowledge, commitment, patience, and most importantly the skill to negotiate and work with others to achieve goals. Good leaders are thus made, not born. Good leadership is developed through a never ending process of self-study, education, training, and the accumulation of relevant experience (Bass & Bass, 2009). The basis of a good leadership is strong character and selfless devotion to an organization; from the perspective of employees, leadership is comprised of everything a leader does that affects the achievement of objectives and the well-being of employees and the organization.
I am an Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) working in Emergency Department at a district hospital located in rural East of Malaysia. I’ve been working for 8 years. In emergency department, we work in a team that comprise of various disciplines such as Emergency Physicians, Nurses, Assistant Medical Officers and others. In this essay I will define and analyze about leadership in my practice area. A leader profile from my practice area will be described using transformational theory.
Feedback is one of the most beneficial step in the development of an employee, and for the benefit of the organization as a whole. Thus, we need to be sensitive, and have positive atmosphere, taking away fear from the employee. Hunt and Weintraub (2015) states, we have come to understand that many well-meaning managers believes that when they give feedback, they are coaching. It’s important for both manager and employee to listen understand to provide what is requested. Keep in mind that everyone is important, and thus, they should be treated fairly and equally.
Introduction: Any organization recognizes the significance of leadership and its crucial role in achieving their goals and success. In healthcare organizations, the complexity of the system and the difference in defining its success goals are reshaping the practice of leadership and its standards. According to House et al. (2002, p.5) a leader is able to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute to the success of the organization or task. Healthcare and business settings are different in terms of goals and system contexts.
The result of a team that works together is high throughput, high efficiency, integrity and accountability. When communication is effectively practiced, employees know their roles on the team and know they are valued; every individual in an organization is of great importance because their contribution is vital. Managers are able to spot-on employees' mistakes without creating a hostile work environment. A manager who openly communicates with his or her subordinates can foster positive relationships that benefit the company as a whole. Feedback whether positive or negative is encouraged, as this also promotes effective communication.
Lack of resources has been linked with ‘missed care’ and a reduction in efficiency so by ensuring that the nurses had all the tools they needed to do their job, both job satisfaction and efficient care was improved. (Blackman et al 2014) The whole process of change was very long and drawn out. A prolonged period of introduction to change and transition has been shown to be less effective than when change is done quickly (Amis, Slack, & Hinings, 2004)
How would you define Jan Ryan’s leadership style? Jan Ryan displays a range of leadership styles through the case and to best define Ryan’s style I will use the (Goleman, 2000) framework. This framework identifies 6 different leadership styles that have a direct impact on results. The Goleman framework assert that the leader may use any one of 6 defined styles to a greater or lesser extent depending on the situation or context. The following is a summary of the 6 styles: Style
Trust gets built between members as they have to rely on the whole group to get the job done, you must be comfortable with the group to be able to share ideas. 1.2 Constructive feedback is criticism that will help someone improve and let them know that you support them. To give constructive feedback you must be as specific as possible to help point the person in the right direction. Talk about things that they can improve not things that can’t be changed. The feedback will help employees know the positive and negative things they are doing.
Progress needs to be made to address criticism in a mature and organized fashion and to facilitate productive discussion between the employee and supervisor. It takes cou-rage to conduct constructive criticism, and a great foundation between the supervisor and the employee consisting of loyalty, trust, and respect to hold that discussion in a successful manner. Then, that discussion must include ways to address the criticism correctly and solve whatever problems exist. The supervisor, unless extenuating circumstances exist, must make it clear to the employee that he or she wants to help the employee solve problems in an expedient fashion. No one likes to be criticized and our natural human reaction to criticism is defense.