LEADERSHIP STYLE
How does leadership style affect change?No two leaders are the same, and no one leader can be effective for all issues. Leadership can be described by style, skills, and qualities. One leader may be incredibly effective in dealing with one issue or environment and struggle with a different issue or in a different environment. This struggle does not make the leader a poor leader, rather this illustrates that the style, skills, and qualities needed for a leader can vary based on the issue, environment, stakeholders, or other factors.For this Discussion, you will consider your leadership style and the impact of this style on the implementation. Consider what leadership style, skills, and qualities are needed for the implementation, and evaluate how your particular style aligns with the needs of the implementation.To PrepareIdentify the leadership style, skills, and qualities needed to implement the change.Identify your leadership style, skills, and qualities.Consider how leadership style affects change. ***ASSIGNMENT****Post a description of leadership style needed to implement your proposed change. In your response, address the following:What leadership style do you need to implement the proposed change? What qualities are necessary to implement this proposed change?How does this leadership style connect with how you will disseminate the results?Remember that each leadership style is not applicable to every issue. So, considering your leadership style, what do you have and what do you need? Is there a gap? Will you need additional support for implementation? How does your particular style apply to your proposed change?
Sample Solution
Proposed Change: Implementing a new mentorship program for nurses transitioning from student to registered nurse (RN) roles.
Leadership Style Needed: This change initiative requires a blend of transformational and participative leadership styles.
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Transformational Leadership:
- Inspire and motivate staff nurses to embrace the mentorship program's vision of supporting new graduates.
- Challenge the status quo and promote a culture of continuous learning and support within the nursing team.
- Foster innovation and encourage staff nurses to participate in developing the program's structure and content.
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- Participative Leadership:
- Involve staff nurses in planning the program by soliciting their ideas and feedback.
- Delegate tasks and empower staff nurses to take ownership of program components
- Create a collaborative environment where staff nurses feel comfortable sharing their experiences and expertise.
- Visionary: Articulate a clear vision for the mentorship program's impact on staff development and patient care.
- Communicative: Clearly explain the program's goals, benefits, and expectations to all stakeholders.
- Collaborative: Foster teamwork and encourage active participation from staff nurses in developing and implementing the program.
- Empowering: Provide staff nurses with the autonomy and resources to take initiative and contribute to the program's success.
- Supportive: Offer ongoing support and guidance to both mentors and mentees throughout the program.
- Delegation: I sometimes hesitate to delegate tasks fully, fearing loss of control. I need to practice delegating more effectively and trusting staff nurses with ownership over program components.
- Encouraging Participation: I can improve my facilitation skills to create a more open and collaborative environment where staff nurses feel comfortable actively contributing ideas.
- Leadership Development Programs: Participate in workshops or training programs to enhance my skills in delegation and facilitating participation.
- Mentorship: Seek guidance from a more experienced leader who excels at collaborative leadership styles.
- Team Building Activities: Organize team-building exercises to foster trust and encourage open communication among staff nurses.