WEEK 3

Question 1

Name the 5 factors that drive change

Answer 1

1. rising cost of treatment
2. new technologies
3. advances in science
4. workforce shortages
5. aging population

Question 2

Define Change Agent

Answer 2

A change agent is an individual who has formal or informal legitimate power and whose purpose is to direct and guide change

Question 3

Nurse leaders must have skills for…

6

Answer 3

1. influencing human behaviour
2. supervisory ability
3. intelligence
4. need for achievement
5. decisiveness
6. persistence to guide process

Question 4

Name the 5 Components of Complexity Theory

Answer 4

1. systems theory
2. self-organization
3. nonlinear systems
4. adaptation and evolution
5. network throry

Question 5

5 Principles of Quantum Leadership Theory

Answer 5

1. wholes are made up of parts
2. all healthcare is local
3. adding value to part adds value to a whole
4. simple systems make up complex systems
5. diversity is a necessity of life

Question 6

4 Concepts of Quantum Leadership Theory

Answer 6

1. adaptation
2. integration
3. interaction
4. prediction

Question 7

3 Assumptions of Quantum Leadership Theory

Answer 7

1. people act with moral purpose to make a positive change in the lives of organizational members
2. change is generated from the centre outward
3. revolutoin results from the aggregation of local changes

Question 8

Describe the 3 Key Points of Transactional Leadership

Answer 8

1. not concerned with long term success or growth - maintain status quo
2. use incentives and disciplanary measures to transact compliance
3. manages daily operations and maintain a desired level of performance

Question 9

Describe the 4 Key Points of Transformational Leadership

Answer 9

1. Seek to elevate the level of performance of the followers by transforming how they see themselves and the work they do
2. Create a shared vision for future to inspire followers
3. Focuses on achieving long-term success
4. Rely on intrinsic motivators

Question 10

Describe the Authentic Leadership Model - 5 Key Components

Answer 10

Central tenents: inner self and being present
1. purpose and passion drive each other
2. values and behaviour drive each other
3. relationships and connectedness drive each other
4. self-discipline and consistency drive each other
5. heart and compassion drive each other

Question 11

Name the 5 Components of Transformational Leadership

Answer 11

1. modelling the way
2. encouraging the heart
3. inspiring a shared vision
4. enabling others to act
5. challenging the process

Question 12

Name the 6 Key Leadership Competencies by the Gov of Canada

Answer 12

1. create vision and strategy
2. mobilize people
3. uphold integrity and respect
4. collaborate with partners and stakeholders
5. achieve results
6. promote innovation and guide change

Question 13

Name the 6 Keys to Leading Positive Change

Answer 13

1. show up
2. speak up
3. look up
4. team up
5. never give up
6. lift others up

Question 14

Define Clinical Practice Leadership

Answer 14

staff nurses who exert significant influence over other individuals in the healthcare team. Although no formal authority has been vested in them, they facilitate individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared clinical objectives

Question 15

What does it mean to have an ‘authentic way with people’

4 points

Answer 15

1. listen like you mean it
2. learn how to give great feedback
3. mentor others
4. build high-performance teams

Question 16

What does it mean to ‘walk the talk?’

6 points

Answer 16

1. Generate and harness informational power
2. Build true consensus
3. Engage in mindful decision making
4. Set high standards for yourself and others
5. Embrace and sustain creativity
6. Demonstrate your adaptability