Posted: March 22nd, 2023

LEADERSHIP THEORIES IN PRACTICE

LEADERSHIP THEORIES IN PRACTICE

To Prepare:

· Review the Resources and examine the leadership theories and behaviors introduced.

· Identify two to three scholarly resources, in addition to this Module’s readings, that evaluate the impact of leadership behaviors in creating healthy work environments.

· Reflect on the leadership behaviors presented in the three resources that you selected for review.

discussion question

Post two key insights you had from the scholarly resources you selected. Describe a leader whom you have seen use such behaviors and skills, or a situation where you have seen these behaviors and skills used in practice. Be specific and provide examples. Then, explain to what extent these skills were effective and how their practice impacted the workplace.

Resources. Hope this helps

Required Readings

· Broome, M., & Marshall, E. S. (2021). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

o Chapter 1, “Frameworks for Becoming a Transformational Leader” (pp. 2–19 ONLY)

o Chapter 6, “Shaping Your Own Leadership Journey” (pp. 182-211)

· Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R. G., Smith, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R. C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence-based practices: Lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Services Research, 15Links to an external site.(1). doi:10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3. Retrieved from https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-015-0891-3

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Insight 1: According to the article by Duggan et al. (2015), leaders who implement evidence-based practices (EBPs) are more likely to create healthy work environments. The study showed that when leaders actively promote and support the implementation of EBPs, staff engagement and morale increases, and turnover rates decrease. Additionally, effective leaders who use EBPs can improve patient outcomes and overall organizational performance.

A leader who I have seen use this behavior is a nurse manager who implemented a new evidence-based practice in our unit. She engaged the staff in the decision-making process and provided training and support throughout the implementation. As a result, the staff felt more empowered and invested in the success of the new practice, which led to improved patient outcomes and increased job satisfaction.

Insight 2: Another key insight from the readings is that effective communication and collaboration are essential leadership behaviors for creating healthy work environments. In chapter 6 of Broome and Marshall’s (2021) book, they emphasize the importance of building relationships, communicating effectively, and collaborating with others to achieve common goals. These behaviors can promote trust, respect, and teamwork, which are

critical for creating a positive work culture and improving patient outcomes.

A leader whom I have seen use these behaviors is a nursing director who led a multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing a new patient care model. She encouraged open communication and collaboration among team members, which led to the identification and resolution of potential issues before they could affect patient care. Her leadership style fostered a culture of trust and respect, which in turn improved job satisfaction and reduced turnover rates among the staff.

Overall, the effective use of evidence-based practices and communication and collaboration skills by leaders can have a significant impact on creating healthy work environments, improving staff morale and engagement, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. The examples I provided demonstrate how these behaviors can be effective in practice and their impact on the workplace.