NR-532 Week 1 Graded Discussion 2 – Influences in Healthcare Organizations. On reflection of this weeks lesson and posts, it has been
... [Show More] very refreshing to examine leadership theories. These theories are a great means to draw from and develop our own unique leadership style. I feel that different instances may call for different leadership approaches and thus is very important for an effective leader to understand and appreciate the range of leadership theories. I have also enjoyed reading each post this week and have gained insight from my peers.
As a leader in a healthcare organization it is important to look at different leadership theories and determine how you want to present yourself to your team. It is important to build a relationship with your staff and showing vulnerability is important in this step. While this can be difficult to do, it is extremely important to show your staff you are human and willing to show your flaws in order to better your staff and yourself.
his week we have focused on the difference between leadership and management roles and the forces that influence our decisions as leaders. Different leadership theories were discussed, each having a different influence on leadership styles and how these styles can shape the healthcare organization. The focus of our discussion topic this week was vulnerability of management. The class discussed how vulnerability in leadership can link the leader to their followers and strengthen working relationships.
This past week was a very productive week. We discussed leadership and management theories. Leaders can often influence and guide others toward desirable actions or making positive changes. Whereas a manager can and often does control the institution and directs the way the company will go, the team actualizes all those efforts into tenable coordinates. We discussed building relationships with the staff and showing vulnerability. Showing humility will allow the staff to see the leader's strengths as well as weaknesses. We also discussed the person-centered nursing framework as it relates to leadership theories. Such vulnerabilities are beautiful assets for nurse executives to have and maintain. Knowing the staff skills is crucial to providing what they need to help them preform their jobs effectively
During week 1 we focused on different management roles and the decisions we, as leaders, must make regarding how we will guide our teams. Vulnerability in management was a focal point of our discussions and many suggestions, such as admitting failure, being honest, and discussing your own work-life balance challenges were mentioned as ways to show vulnerability to the team. Ultimately it was decided showing vulnerability can strengthen the relationships between leader and followers and can show that the leader is a person and not just a figure head in a company.
This week our discussion was on showing vulnerability as a leader. Showing vulnerability can increase the trust that your employees have with you. If any leader is able to build trust with his/her employees, it will increase engagement and satisfaction among the staff. [Show Less]