Nursing Leadership Flashcards
A point of polarization for group cooperation (Chapin’s, 1924)
Leadership
The process of influencing others toward goal achievement
Nursing Leadership
have the initiative, ability, and confidence to innovate change, motivate and mentor others
Nursing Leadership
It is the process of persuasion and by example in which an individual induces a group to take action that is in accord with the leader’s purposes or the shared purposes of all.
Nursing Leadership
An employee of an organization who is given authority, power, and responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of others and for establishing and evaluating standards
Manager
may or may not be appointed to the position
Leaders
are appointed officially to the position
Managers
have the power and authority to enforce decisions as as the followers are willing to be lead
Leaders
have power and authority to enforce decisions
Managers
Interested in risk taking and exploring new ideas
Leaders
Maintain an orderly controlled and rational
Manager
relate to individuals personally in an intuitive and empathetic manner
Leaders
relate to individuals according to their roles
Manager
Feel rewarded by personal achievements
Leaders
Feel rewarded when fulfilling organizational goals/mission
Managers
may or may not be successful as managers
leaders
manage relationships
leaders
focus on individuals
leaders
are managers as long as the appointment holds
managers
manage resources
manager
focus on systems
managers
Enables people to work more effectively together in a state of interdependence
Stephen Covey
3 elements in definition
Influence
Groups
Goal
Characteristics contained in most persons who are leaders
passionate
curious
intelligent
flexible
self-confident
have the ability to support others
Physical Characteristics
Energy
Physical Stamina
Social Background
Education
Mobility
Qualities of a good nurse
Intelligence
Personality
Abilities
Work-Related characteristics
Judgement, decisiveness, knowledge, cognitive abilities, and other fluency of speech
Intelligence
adaptability. alertness, creativity, cooperativeness, personal integrity, self-confidence, emotional balance, control, independence.
Personality
ability to enlist cooperation, popularity and prestige, sociability, interpersonal skills, social participation, tact/diplomacy.
Abilities
Achievement drive, desire to excel, conscientiousness in pursuit of goals, persistence against obstacles/ tenacity/ determine
Work-Related Characteristics
What are the Types of Leader
Formal or appointed
Informal
Chosen by the administration and given official or authority to act
Formal or appointed
does not have official sanction, chosen by the group itself. They become leaders because of age, seniority, special competencies, an inviting personality or ability to communicate with others
Informal
Leadership Styles
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Democratic
Employee centered
makes the decisions and expects
subordinates to follow.
> productivity is usually
high, but creativity, self
motivation, and autonomy
are reduced.
AUTHORITARIAN LEADERSHIP
allows other to participate in the decision-making.
- appropriate for groups who work together for extended periods, promotes autonomy and growth in individual workers.
Democratic Leadership
non directed leadership, defers the decisions making to his or her followers.
LAISSEZ – FAIRE LEADER
focused on the human needs of the employee, job centered is concerned with schedules and tasks.
- believes in delegating decision-making and in helping followers satisfy their needs by providing a supportive work environment (Likert, 1967).”
Employee Centered Leader
