Category: Leadership

Read the scope of practice for your chosen leadership role. Please choose one scope of practice competency (or one essential for Clinical Nurse Leaders) that was a surprise or new to you and share how you might develop competency in this area. Why is important to know your scope of practice and the scope of practice for those that you will lead?

a 6 – 7 page paper that identifies four (4) important insights gained into organizational dynamics,
and how you have or will apply them to enhance your leadership effectiveness. A well-constructed paper
will reference 4 or more scholarly sources including 3 peer-reviewed journal articles retrieved from
Brandman’s virtual library, and adhere to APA standards. As outlined in the rubric below, your paper
should address the following:
• Use course theories and concepts to identify 4 significant insights gained into organizational
dynamics that has changed your behavior and/or thinking; define and discuss the value and
importance of the theories and concepts to leadership effectiveness.
• Assess your current effectiveness as a leader, and describe how and why the application of the
insights gained will improve your leadership practice.
• Create a specific action plan based on the insights gained from course theories and concepts to
improve your leadership effectiveness

on Working in Interdisciplinary and/or Interprofessional Teams (Hospice)

Please Follow instructions exactly.

My Leadership SMART Goal:
Guidelines
PURPOSE
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a SMART-formatted goal related to your professional leadership applicable to your current practice setting or future leadership aspirations. This goal is about YOUR leadership development, not those of the organization or the department where you work. Many organizations have developed the SMART-goal framework as they strive for performance improvement. Your goal may tie to one of the departmental or organizational SMART goals but the components of the goal are about YOUR leadership development The Institute of Medicine’s quality initiative has identified five core healthcare profession competencies. This assignment focuses on only two of those initiatives. Either Patient-Centered Care or Working in Interdisciplinary and/or Interprofessional Teams will serve as a framework for identification of YOUR leadership SMART goal.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Completion of this assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes.
CO 1: Apply leadership concepts, skills, and decision making in the provision of high quality nursing care, healthcare team management, and the oversight and accountability for care delivery in a variety of settings. (PO #2)
CO 4: Apply concepts of leadership and team coordination to promote the achievement of safe and quality outcomes of care for diverse populations. (PO #4)
CO 5: Apply improvement methods, based on data from the outcomes of care processes, to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare. (PO #8)
CO 8: Apply concepts of quality and safety using structure, process, and outcome measures to identify clinical questions as the beginning process of changing current practice. (PO #8)
DUE DATES
This assignment consists of the completion of the My Leadership SMART Goal paper. Submit assignment to the Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT, by the end of Week 4.
POINTS
This assignment is worth 200 points.
DIRECTIONS
Review the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) core healthcare competencies. Select ONE of the competencies that you will work on for developing a Leadership SMART Goal. You are to select one of the following competencies for YOUR SMART goal.
Managing Patient-Centered Care or
Working in interdisciplinary and/or interprofessional teams;

1. Create ONE leadership goal that is in the SMART goal format. You practiced this in the Week 3 Discussion, and received valuable feedback from your instructor and peers. Please refer to this as you work on the assignment.
S – Specific (Who besides YOU is involved in the goal, what is YOUR goal, where will it take place?)
M – Measurable (How are YOU going to achieve the goal?) Be specific with measureable outcomes.
A – Attainable (What resources and/or experts are available to assist YOU with attaining YOUR goal?)
R – Realistic (Is YOUR goal something that is realistically obtainable in YOUR professional practice?) Be specific.
T – Time bound (What specific dates or weeks will YOU accomplish each task related to your leadership goal?)

• Example NOT in SMART format: I will learn how to be a manager. This goal is lofty, not measurable, and unattainable in the time allotted, probably not realistic, and not time bound.
• Example in SMART Format: I will learn the disciplinary process of an employee who has excessive absences, by locating the organization’s attendance policy and meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles and credible websites to obtain information on the disciplinary process by Week 4 (or specified date).
Note: This particular example relates to Core Competency: Managing Patient-Centered Care.

This example is a SMART goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.

S-Specific
o Who- Your name, or “I” Indicate others who may be involved.
o What- Learn the disciplinary process of employees who have excessive absences
o Where- Your organization

M-Measurable
o How: Through locating the organization’s attendance policy and passing a quiz on the content of the policy.

A-Attainable
o Resources and/or Expert: Meeting with the unit manager, reviewing peer-reviewed articles, and credible websites

R-Realistic
o Realistically obtainable: Access to the organization, policies, and unit manager. Various resources are available.
T-Time bound
o Specific dates: By Week 4 (or specific date)
2. Go to the Chamberlain library (https://library.chamberlain.edu) and search the databases (under Menu tab) to locate scholarly articles related to your SMART goal. Also, search for credible websites to gain insight into how to accomplish your goal.
3. Construct a plan of action to reach My Leadership SMART goal. Be specific by creating a timeline of when you plan on doing each action; explain how, when, and where you plan to communicate with an expert; and identify specific resources you will use to help you achieve your goal.
a. Example Plan of Action for above mentioned example:
o Seek approval to review the organization’s policies and schedule a meeting/interview with the unit manager by _____ (fill in date).
o Review the policies on disciplinary action by _____ (fill in date).
o Review the American Nurses Association website and peer-reviewed articles in the American Journal of Nursing and Journal of Advanced Nursing by _____ (fill in date).
o Evaluate the findings from the above resources by _____ (fill in date). Pass the quiz.

4. Write a scholarly paper that follows APA formatting guidelines. Organize your content logically and express your thoughts clearly. Use appropriate headers to separate sections of your paper. Check for any grammar or spelling errors before submission.
5. Submit your completed NR 447 My Leadership SMART Goal paper, which should be approximately six pages (excluding title page and references) to the Week 4 My Leadership SMART Goal Paper Dropbox by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 4. Note: This assignment is automatically submitted to Turn It In.

Grading Criteria: My Leadership SMART Goal
Category Points % Description
Selects ONE of the IOM core competencies indicated to develop a leadership SMART goal 10 5% Selects the specific IOM core competency upon which SMART goal is based.
Develop one specific leadership SMART goal. 70 35% Develops a professional leadership (SMART) goal, formatted correctly containing Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound components.
Locate scholarly articles and credible websites relevant to your leadership SMART goal. 40 20% Locates scholarly articles and credible websites related to SMART goal. Summarizes articles and websites in body of paper.
Construct a plan of action for SMART goal. 60 30% Constructs a plan of action for SMART goal, identifying what is needed to do in order to achieve the goal; creates a timeline, explains how the plan will unfold, and how specific resources (articles and websites) will be utilized in effort to achieve goal. Plan is apparent in body of paper.
Clarity of writing 20 10% Content is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent and CCN template is utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious.

GRADING RUBRIC FOR MY LEADERSHIP SMART GOAL
Assignment Criteria Outstanding or Highest Level of Performance
A Very Good or High Level of Performance
B Competent or Satisfactory Level of Performance
C Poor, Failing, or Unsatisfactory Level of Performance
F
Selects ONE of the IOM core competencies to develop a SMART goal. Basis for selection is obvious.
10 points Selects one IOM core competency upon which SMART goal is based. Basis for selection is provided.
9–10 points Selects an IOM core competency but it is not one of those indicated in the Guidelines. 8 points Selects a competency but it is not an IOM core competency.
7 points Fails to choose any competency.
0–6 points
Develops one specific leadership
SMART goal.
70 points Develops a leadership goal that is formatted correctly containing specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound attributes AND it is related to the selected competency
64–70 points Develops a leadership goal that is formatted correctly except for one component that does not meet the SMART goal criteria, i.e., not specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, or time bound.
The goal is related to the selected competency
59–63 points Develops a leadership goal that is barely formatted correctly, but two or three components do not meet the criteria for a SMART goal.
The goal is NOT related to the selected competency
53–58 points Does not follow SMART goal formatting. The goal is not related to the chosen competency. Effort is lacking.
0–52 points
Locates scholarly articles and credible websites relevant to your SMART goal.
40 points Locates two scholarly articles and two credible websites related to the SMART goal. Thoroughly summarizes all of them.
37–40 points Locates one scholarly article and two credible websites. OR, locates one credible website and two scholarly articles.
Generally summarizes all of them
34–36 points Locates only one scholarly article and only one credible website.
Inaccurately summarized them.
30–33 points Does not locate two scholarly sources. Therefore, summary is missing or inaccurate.
0–29 points
Construct a plan of action for SMART goal.
60 points Constructs a detailed plan of action for achieving the SMART goal. Creates a timeline that explains how the plan will unfold.
Fully describes how chosen scholarly resources (articles and websites) provide insight into achieving the goal.
Discusses measurement outcomes in detail.
55–60 points Constructs a clear plan of action for achieving the SMART goal.
Creates a general timeline.
Describes only some of the chosen scholarly articles and websites to achieve the goal.
Clearly discusses measurement outcomes but some portions are missing.
50–54 points Constructs a brief plan of action for achieving the SMART goal. Fails to create a realistic timeline, or fails to explain how the plan will unfold.
Does not adequately describe how chosen scholarly articles and websites will help achieve the goal.
Outcomes are vague.
46–49 points Fails to complete a realistic plan of action.
Fails to include a timeline.
Does not indicate how scholarly articles and websites will achieve the goal.
Outcomes are not apparent.
0–45 points
Clarity of writing
20 points Content is organized, logical, and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell and grammar check is obvious. Less than three errors noted.
18–20 points Content is mostly organized, logical and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is apparent utilizing CCN template. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check is obvious. Four to six errors noted.
16–17 points Content is somewhat organized, logical and with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure are correct. APA formatting is somewhat apparent but CCN template was not utilized. References are properly cited within the paper; reference page includes all citations; proper title page and introduction are present and evidence of spell check and grammar check are not obvious. Seven to 10 errors noted.
14–15 points Content is disorganized and writing has numerous grammar, spelling, or syntax errors and APA formatting errors are obvious. Spell check and grammar check are not obvious. More than 11 errors noted.
0–13 points

Topic: Women empowerment continuation
additional 2000 words for dissertation paper 81447772 (order number)
When I initially provided the instruction for the order I have mentioned that it will be good if the paper can be structured according to some of the areas in strategic marketing such as ethical consumption, environmental management and sustainability, innovation, impact of technology. Therefore let me know whether the existing paper can be connected to the same?
(For instance, in the results and recommendations)?
Also not all the organizations covered in the interview are women empowerment organisatons. Some of them are international NGOs which has women empowerment programs or gender neutral programs. Please update the same accordingly in the paper.

additional 2000 words for dissertation paper 81447772 (order number)
When I initially provided the instruction for the order I have mentioned that it will be good if the paper can be structured according to some of the areas in strategic marketing such as ethical consumption, environmental management and sustainability, innovation, impact of technology. Therefore let me know whether the existing paper can be connected to the same?
(For instance, in the results and recommendations)?
Also not all the organizations covered in the interview are women empowerment organisatons. Some of them are international NGOs which has women empowerment programs or gender neutral programs. Please update the same accordingly in the paper.

This assignment is based on LEADERSHIP, so its necessary that leadership theories/models are appropriately applied.

Topic: leadership

Essay (3000 words)

Think of a person you know personally and consider to be a leader (in any context: work, family, school, sports etc).

What makes this person a leader?

To what extent could your views be disputed by other followers and why?

shackleton

In detail explain from the reading how shackleton modeled the way, Inspired a shared vision and challenged the process. This is a leadership course and the title of the course book is The leadership challenge Kouzes & Posner fifth edition.

 

Mentorship

Needed:-
Discussion of leader choice is relevant and inclusive

Brief analysis related to leadership theory and mentorship is included.

Current, relevant literature used to support this section.

Paper highlights the criteria, goals and outcomes for a successful mentor/mentee relationship

Lessons learned. Include your personal goals for a potential mentorship relationship.

Included transcript of interview session

Writing style is cogent, grammatically-correct, and according to APA 6th Ed. as outlined above. Proper citation and reference page included.

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Introduction

The terrain of leadership is hazardous. It is filled with opportunities for mistakes, misjudgments, and failures. How do some leaders effectively manage these risks and keep their organizations on the right track? Avoiding these hazards requires leaders to apply all the concepts covered in the course to maximize their success. This week, you will analyze traits and behaviors that might contribute to leadership dysfunction. Then you will evaluate strategies that might be used to avert leadership dysfunction and ensure success.

� Analyze traits and behaviors that contribute to leadership dysfunction

� Evaluate and justify strategies to prevent leadership dysfunction� Apply leadership perspectives, theories, approaches, and competencies to develop a personal leadership profile, evaluate strengths and areas of improvement, and develop strategies for leadership development

Readings.

� Article: Bunker, K. A., Kram, K. E., & Ting, S. (2002). The young and the clueless. Harvard Business Review, 80(12), 80-87.

� Article: Finkelstein, S. (2003). 7 habits of spectacularly unsuccessful executives. Fast Company, 72, 84-89.

� Article: Hogan, R., & Kaiser, R. B. (2005). What we know about leadership. Review of General Psychology, 9(2), 169-180.

� Article: Kramer, R. M. (2003). The harder they fall. Harvard Business Review, 81(10), 58-66.

� Article: Ames, D. R., & Flynn, F. J. (2007). What breaks a leader: The curvilinear relation between assertiveness and leadership. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(2), 307-324.

� Article: Wielkiewicz, R. M., & Stelzner, S. P. (2007). Special issue on leadership falls behind. American Psychologist, 62(6), 605-606.

Finally explore your own leadership profile using the perspectives, theories, and approaches covered. You also will evaluate your strengths, challenges, and limitations in the areas of self-management, cognitive adeptness, interpersonal adeptness, organizational acumen, and global leadership competency. Finally, you will explain how you plan to further develop yourself as an effective leader in your current profession or in a profession that is of interest to you.