LEADERSHIP FOR CHANGE

What are the characteristics of a transformational leader?

As you have examined this week, a transformational leader is a leader who is able

to inspire change and bring out the best in those around them. However, what

characteristics does this leader have? Perhaps a transformational leader is

trustworthy, inspiring, and charismatic? Perhaps this leader leads with integrity,

respect, and empathy? Perhaps this leader is team-focused, encouraging, and

positive?

How would you define a transformational leader, and when might you have

experienced this type of leadership?

For this Discussion, consider the role of transformational leadership for change.

Explore the need for transformational leaders, and describe experiences you may

have had with these leaders. Additionally, analyze how these leaders might

enhance quality improvement in healthcare organizations and nursing practice.

TO PREPARE:

 

 Review the Learning Resources for this week, and reflect on potential

leadership strategies for promoting change in healthcare organizations

and nursing practice.

 Consider the potential impact of project management for supporting

transformational leadership approaches for promoting change in

organizations.

 Reflect on the relationship between transformational change, leadership

strategies, and the need for quality improvement in your healthcare

organization or nursing practice.

BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 10

 

Post a brief explanation of the relationship between transformational leadership for

change and the need for quality improvement. Share any experiences you may

have of transformational leadership in your healthcare organization or nursing

 

practice. Then, describe how you would recommend the application of project

management approaches to support transformational leadership practices for the

promotion of a quality improvement initiative in your healthcare organization or

nursing practice. Be sure to include any short- and long-term milestones or goals

associated with the quality improvement initiative described. Be specific and

provide examples.

 

Resources

 Sipes, C. (2020). Project management for the advanced practice nurse (2nd ed.).

Springer Publishing Company.

o Chapter 1, “Basic Project Management for Advanced Practice

Nurses and Healthcare Professionals” (pp. 3–16)

o Chapter 2, “Advanced Practice Nurse Role Descriptions and

Application of Project Management Concepts” (pp. 17–46)

 Albert, N. M. (2018). Operationalizing a nursing innovation center within a

health care system. Nursing Administration Quarterly Links to an external

site., 42(1), 43–53. https://doi.org/10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000266