Promoting OT roles and leadership Flashcards
top women leaders say this traits make them successful leaders
Listening Go with your gut Pay attention to what you are doing wrong Be Authentic Ask questions Every Leaders “journey” is different Be Humble in both good and bad times You don’t have to have or know all the answers Service
colors of leaders
orange, green, blue, gold
orange leader
wants to get stuff done, boom boom boom Expects quick action Works in the here and now Performance orientated Flexible approach Welcomes change Expects people to “make it fun”
green leader
Expects intelligence and competence Assumes task relevancy Seeks ways to improve systems Visionary Analytical Encourages change for improvement Constantly “in process” of change Expects people to follow through
blue leader
Expects others to express views Assumes “family spirit” Works to develop other potential Individuals oriented Democratic, unstructured approach Encourages change Change time allows for sense of security Expects people to develop their potential
gold leader
follows all protocols Expects punctuality, order, loyalty Assumes “right” way to do things Seldom questions tradition Rules oriented Detailed/thorough approach Prolonged time to initiate any change Expects people to “play” their roles
tips for succeeding with others
Know their color and what they bring to the table
Know what i bring to the table
Play off each others strengths
Support each other in weakness
factors for leadership in OT
Desire to influence the profession
Desire to influence care of clients
Personal and professional development
skills in leadership in OT
Interaction and building relationships
Confidence, credibility, and competence
Visionary
Practical
best ways to advocate
Leadership style Communication style How to work with variety of people Know the system and develop skills We must accept no from the patient even if our heart is in a good place
advocate
Person who speaks up for and defends the rights of him/herself or the rights of another person
self-adovocate
A person who speaks up for him/herself and defends his/her own rights
parent advocate
A person who speaks up for and defends the rights of child/client and is willing to make sure that the child/client get services they need and deserve
skills and qualities for leaders in OT
Find people to help
Knows own/person rights and rights of person advocating
for
Knows the system
Asks questions
Actively listens
Is prepared and organized
Thinks about what they want and how to communicate
the want
Takes action
Confident
Assertive
Polite
Respectfulwe are the best people to advocate because
We have expertise
We know benefits and Contraindications
We are responsible
