Class 1 Flashcards
(50 cards)
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define: leadership
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- the process of engaging and influencing others
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what are 3 elements needed for leadership
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- critical thinking
- action
- advocacy
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what are 2 competencies for nursing leaders
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- emotional intelligence
- appreciative inquiry
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what are 2 categories of leadership
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- formal leaders
- informal leaders
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what are examples of formal leaders (4)
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- CEO
- CNO
- unit manager
- supervisor
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informal leaderships are seen as leaders by ________ and are respected for… (2)
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- by their peers
- respected for abilities & knowledge
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what are competencies for nursing leaders (10)
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- personal qualities
- interpersonal skills
- thinking skills
- setting the vision
- communicating
- initiating change
- developing people
- healthcare knowledge
- mngmt skills
- business skills
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the concept of leadership has changed in what ways?
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- it is no longer seen as a set of traits
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what are 4 types of leadership theories
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- great man/trait theories (early 1900s to mid 1940s)
- behavioral theories (1940-1970s)
- situational-contingency theories
- contemporary theories
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trait theories focus on…
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- leader characteristics
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define: traits
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- innate qualities and personality features
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what assumptions are made w the trait theories
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- leaders are born, not made
- great leaders arise when the need for them is great
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behavioral theories focus on
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- focuses on the leader’s behaviors, actions, and the reactions of leaders & followers
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what do behavioral theories assume
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- leader behavior can be learned
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what are examples of leadership styles (6)
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- autocratic
- democratic
- laissez-faire
- transactional
- transformational
- shared
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describe characteristics of the democratic leadership style (6)
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- encourages staff to share ideas, but leader has final decision
- develops people’s skills
- team members feel in control of their own destiny
- motivated to work hard by more than just a financial reward
- takes longer, but often the end result is better and increases job satisfaction
- most suitable when working as a team is essential and when quality is more important than speed
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describe characteristics of the laissez-faire leadership style (3)
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- leader provides tools, but give little guidance
- team members make decisions
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the laissez faire leadership style is effective when… (2)
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- when individual team members are very experienced and skills self-starters
- requires good communication
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the laissez faire leadership style occurs when?
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- managers cant be bothered or dont have skill
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situational-contingency theories aim to explain…
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- why some leadership approaches are effective in one situation & not in another
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describe the effectiveness of situational-contingency theories
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- effective
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with the situational-contingency theories, leaders can…
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- modify style to the situation, especially the needs of the team members
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what are examples of contemporary theories
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- transformational
- transactional
- shared leadership
- kouzes and posner 5 leadership practice
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describe characteristics of transformational leadership (3)
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- charismatic
- considerate
- inspirational
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what are examples of transformational leadership (2)
- Nelson Mandela
- mahatma Ghandi
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a transformational leader is... (2)
- collaborative
- participative
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with transformational leadership, the leader creates.....
- the organizational vision
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with transformational leadership, the leader & followers do what together?
- set goals and work together to achieve them
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with the transactional leadership style, the leader... (2)
- managers day to day operations
- leads thru rewards and punishments
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with the transactional leadership style, there are serious limitations for...
- knowledge based or creative work
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with the transactional leadership style, team members can do little to...
- improve their job satisfaction
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describe the shared leadership style (4)
- leadership is responsibility of the team, not just the formal leader
- power is shared amongst the team
- taking the best of what people have to offer
- the team has a shared purpose, social support, and input
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what does LEADS stand for
Lead self
Engage others
Achieve results
Develop coalitions
Systems transformations
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according to the WRHA leadership framework, leadership is...
- the capacity to influence self & others to work together to achieve a constructive purpose
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the WRHA leadership framework emphasizes that...
- everyone must be ready to lead when required
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what are Kouzes and Posner's 5 leadership practices
- model the way
- inspire a shared vision
- challenge the process
- enable others to act
- encourage the heart
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what is included in "Model the way" in Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices (2)
- clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values
- set the examples by aligning the action w shared values
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what is included in "Inspire a Shared Vision" in Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices (2)
- envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities
- enlist others in common vision by appealing to shared aspirations
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what is included in "Challenge the Process" in Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices (2)
- search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and looking outward for innovative ways to improve
- experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience
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what is included in "Enable Others to Act" in Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices (2)
- foster collaboratively by building trust and facilitating relationships
- strengthen others by increasing self-determinants and developing competence
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what is included in "Encourage the Heart" in Kouzes and Posner's Leadership Practices (2)
- recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence
- celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community
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define: managing
- a process that involves directing activities within an organization
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what kind of authority do managers carry
- formal authority
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managing involves...
- responding to daily operations
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describe following (3)
- interactive and complementary to leadership
- some are active participants, others are passive
- some are independent thinkers, others are dependent on leader
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what are 2 types of nursing leadership roles
- formal leadership
- clinical leadership
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describe the roles of formal leadership (3)
- officially designated as leader
- sets the goals and inspires people to reach those goals
- has official power --> can reward and discipline
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what are examples of formal leadership (4)
- unit manager
- facility manager
- director of nursing
- chief nursing officer
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describe the roles of clinical leadership (3)
- informal leadership role taken on by staff nurses
- clinical leader focuses on pt care & healthcare team
- role model, motivates others to excellence, has influence
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clinical leadership is earned through excellence in... (4)
- clinical skills
- knowledge
- communication
- advocacy skills
