Category: Leadership

PART 1 300 words In Discussion Forum 6, please share your thoughts on dissemination once a project has been completed. Based upon all of your work, reflect upon the fact that your group has completed a very successful project with an excellent response from staff. Discuss the role of the EBI developers and leadership to see that the information from a successful EBP project goes further than the unit or agency. Using the information from your textbook and at least one other source, offer several strategies for disseminating the results of the project further than a unit staff meeting or newsletter. PART 2 In a 250 to 300 word summary (approximately one page double-spaced), reflect upon your experience working as part of a group throughout the course, including the planning and development of the presentation for your Final Project. Describe any challenges you encountered throughout the process, lessons learned, and any personal growth.

Please reply to each discussion separately, minimum 100 words each

1. As I reflect on my Individual Development Plan for Sav and the coaching and mentoring techniques I am implementing, I see a strong alignment with Christian values, particularly perseverance and servant leadership. Both of these principles shape not only how I lead, but why I lead the way I do.

Perseverance is the commitment to remain faithful and disciplined through adversity, trusting that growth is happening even when results are not immediate. Savs ACL recovery requires daily consistency, patience, and emotional resilience. My coaching techniques, such as setting measurable rehab milestones, weekly progress reflections, and structured accountability conversations, reinforce this value. Instead of focusing solely on the end goal of returning to competition, we focus on steady progress. This approach mirrors the Christian principle that character is developed through endurance, not comfort. By encouraging her to stay committed to the process, even on discouraging days, I am helping her build inner strength alongside physical recovery.

Servant leadership is another core Christian principle guiding my plan. Servant leadership prioritizes the growth and well-being of others over personal recognition or authority. In my mentoring approach, I am not simply directing Sav toward performance outcomes. I am walking alongside her, creating space for honest conversations about identity, confidence, and purpose during this season. I intentionally affirm her worth beyond playing time and help her see leadership opportunities even while sidelined.

Overall, my Individual Development Plan reflects a holistic view of growth. It integrates performance development with character formation, ensuring that this season strengthens not only her body, but her faith, resilience, and leadership identity as well.

2. In reviewing my Individual Development Plan and the coaching and mentoring techniques I selected, I see strong alignment with Christian values, particularly humility and servant leadership. Humility, as reflected in Philippians 2:3, involves putting others before yourself and seeking their growth rather than personal recognition. In my plan, the focus is on listening first, asking thoughtful questions, and helping the mentee identify their own strengths and next steps. This reflects humility because it centers the mentees development rather than the mentors authority or expertise.

Another value that aligns with my plan is servant leadership. Servant leadership emphasizes leading by serving, supporting others growth, and prioritizing their well-being. The techniques I selected, such as guided reflection, collaborative goal setting, and accountability through encouragement are designed to empower the mentee rather than control them. Instead of directing every decision, the process encourages ownership, responsibility, and long-term character development. My plan supports Christian principles by promoting growth rooted in integrity, empathy, and service. It reflects a leadership approach that values people over performance alone and seeks to develop not just skills but character and purpose.

3. In my capacity as a mentor, my primary function in the creation of my mentee, Damarees Individual Development Plan (IDP) is to serve as a thought partner, empowering him to architect a plan that is a true reflection of his own aspirations. I will guide him in identifying the essential elements of his IDP by creating a space for deep reflection and honest dialogue. Research underscores that an IDPs utility is greatest when it is a living document, actively used to facilitate communication and planning within a robust mentoring relationship (Chang et al., 2021). Using a Socratic approach, I will pose questions that encourage him to look inward, clarify his values, and articulate a compelling vision for his future, which we will then translate into a series of concrete, actionable goals.

The establishment of mutually agreed-upon goals is the linchpin of a successful IDP, as this shared consensus is what transforms the plan from a mere document into a powerful tool for growth. When mentor and mentee build the goals together, it fosters a deep-seated sense of psychological ownership and commitment from the mentee, which is a critical driver of follow-through and success (Stoeger et al., 2021). These shared objectives function as a compass for the mentoring journey, ensuring that both individuals are navigating toward the same destination. This alignment not only provides clarity and purpose but also builds a foundation of trust and accountability, which is essential for a productive and meaningful mentoring experience.

To ensure these goals are met, I will work with Damaree to develop a scaffolded action plan that breaks down larger objectives into manageable tasks. For instance, if a central goal is to build a professional network, we would start by crafting his unique professional story. From there, we would move to strategic outreach, identifying individuals and organizations aligned with his interests. The final step would involve simulated networking encounters and mock interviews to build his confidence and polish his communication skills. Throughout this process, I would provide consistent feedback, connect him with relevant resources, and celebrate his progress, thereby creating a supportive ecosystem that enables him to turn his aspirations into tangible achievements.

References

Chang, C. N., Patterson, C. A., Vanderford, N. L., & Evans, T. M. (2021). Modeling individual development plans, mentoring support, and career preparedness relationships among Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) trainees in the life sciences. F1000Research, 10, 626.

Stoeger, H., Balestrini, D. P., & Ziegler, A. (2021 ). Key issues in professionalizing mentoring practices. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1483(1), 518.

The leader chosen is Brian Nicoli from Starbucks .Please dont make the presentation to wordly.Also please be careful with the referencing .

https://youtu.be/tUcgM6WSTvA see a sample

ESSENTIAL READING

MULLINS (CORE TEXT), CHAPTER 2, P. 35-51

DAFT (CORE TEXT), CHAPTER 1, P. 4-5, 5-7, 13-17

ARTICLES: LEADERSHIP IN ORGANISATION

CIPD FACTSHEET

FROM FAYOL TO FLORES

Purpose: Students will reflect on the various leadership concepts and principles addressed over the semester. Students will consider their leadership growth, assess their leadership strengths and weaknesses, and reflect on their personal leadership philosophy. This assignment assesses the following course student learning outcomes: Analyze principles of practice management, including conceptual and practical strategies for balancing productivity with quality of care to meet health care needs of patient populations with whom they practice. (DNP SLO #3) Evaluate self in becoming proficient in directing quality improvement strategies and in creating and sustaining changes at the organizational and policy levels. (DNP SLO #6) Criteria: Provide an overview of your perceptions about your leadership skills/characteristics at the beginning of the semester. What was your leadership style? How comfortable were you with being a leader? Discuss your current professional leadership strengths and weaknesses. Describe lessons learned so far about leadership. What lessons learned have been key for you? Has your perception of your leadership style changed since the beginning of the semester? Explain. What is your current leadership style? Discuss two (2) specific leadership skills you would like to work on in the future. Provide rationale for each Discuss professional activities that could assist you with developing these skills. Summarize the main premise of your paper (no new information should be presented) Your paper should proceed in a logical manner and reflect nursing scholarship including appropriate grammar and graduate level writing. Students are strongly encouraged to use a grammar check or program such as Grammarly. Please review the Grading Rubric to ensure you have included all required elements. Your paper should be in APA format and 3-6 pages not including title page and references. You do not need to include an abstract or table of contents. Use APA Manual (7th Edition) students should not rely on APA software or templates as faculty will refer to the APA Manual when grading. Include a minimum of 6 references in addition to your textbooks. In other words, if you cite your text book(s), you must cite 6 additional references. Submit paper by the due date and time – 5 points/day (including weekends) will be deducted from late papers. Paper must include the following: Include title sheet Do not include abstract Include appropriate headings and level of headings Include reference list

FC002 Generating Breakthrough Ideas That Inspire Innovative Solutions Overview For this Performance Task Assessment, you will take on the role of an applicant who is seeking a position as a team leader who must engage in and inspire creativity and innovation within the team. You will develop a presentation to company leadership that illustrates your perspectives on leadership strategies that foster creativity and innovation and promote positive social change within an organization operating in todays competitive business environment. Assessment Submission Length: 14- to 17-slide (not including title slide or references) PowerPoint presentation with accompanying script This Assessment incorporates the Business Skill for Good of growth mindset. Instructions To complete this Assessment, do the following: Review, as needed, the following resource, which includes links to helpful information about using Microsoft PowerPoint: Walden University Academic Skills Center. (n.d.). Microsoft PowerPoint. Be sure to adhere to the indicated assignment length. In the FC002_Assessment_Template_Part1 file, complete your work on the PowerPoint slide deck, using your Pre-Assessment submission as a starting point and incorporating any feedback as appropriate. Download the FC002_Assessment_Template_Part2 (Word document), which you will use to create the script that accompanies your PowerPoint presentation. Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission, and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively. Important Information on Interpreting the Assessment Rubric (click to expand) Achievement vs. Mastery of the Competency Mastery of this Competency means that 80% or more of the rows have been assessed as Exceeds Expectations and no rows have been assessed as Does Not Meet Expectations. Achievement of this Competency means that all rows are assessed at Meets Expectations or above (but lower than the 80% threshold required for Mastery). Assessment of Individual Rubric Rows In order to achieve Meets Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in that row. This means that you have addressed all required elements to the required level of quantity and/or quality. In order to achieve Exceeds Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in the row, and in addition, your response must reflect a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise. Examples of this includebut are not limited tothe following: You provide additional, specific, and/or particularly relevant examples to illustrate points made. You seamlessly incorporate your original thoughts and diverse, credible, and relevant academic sources, when applicable, to express your viewpoint or develop a persuasive argument. You demonstrate a deeper understanding of the subject that draws from discipline-specific knowledge and theory and incorporates the viewpoints of a diverse set of business and management thought leaders. You draw additional connections between multiple, complex topics to support your explanations. You are able to apply your knowledge in unique, creative, and/or innovative ways. You thoroughly break down concepts into simpler parts and use your understanding of business to make connections. Your analysis is insightful and original. You design processes, products, and/or solutions that are creative, high-quality, and innovative. You consider diverse perspectives and relevant social, ethical, and business-related issues when proposing new ideas or formulating judgments. All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided, where appropriate. Submissions that do not meet these expectations will be returned without scoring. This Assessment requires submission of one 14- to 17-slide PowerPoint presentation and an accompanying script (Word document). Save these files as FC002_firstinitial_lastname (for example, FC002_J_Smith.pptx and FC002_ J_Smith.docx). You may submit a draft of your assignment to the Turnitin Draft Check area to check for authenticity. When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu. Fostering a Culture of Creativity and Innovation For this Assessment, consider yourself to be an applicant for a management position at a company. The companys leadership team was impressed with your rsum, especially your previous experience with analyzing and incorporating creativity and innovation into an organization from your role as a consultant. During your first phone interview, the vice president in charge of product improvement, Robert Simmons, emphasized the following needs: We are looking for a leader who can foster creativity and innovative thought processes in a dedicated team. The position requires a creative mindset and the ability to convey, assess, and implement creativity and innovative ideas and processes. Not only that, the team this person will inherit has a blend of personalities and is suffering from low morale. This leader must be able to create an improved team environment that will bring about positive change for our organization. Based on the strength of your initial conversation, Robert has invited you back for a follow-up interview with the entire leadership team and has asked you to make a presentation to the team on your leadership approach to creativity and innovation. In addition to sharing your knowledge and perspectives on creativity and innovation, he has asked that you show how you plan to incorporate leadership strategies to enable creativity and innovation and to foster a positive and productive environment within your team that will lead to improved organizational outcomes. Along with your presentation, you should prepare a script in Word that would accompany this presentation as if you were delivering it to the companys leadership team. Also, be sure to incorporate references to appropriate academic sources, such as those found in the learning resources from this Competency, or those in the Walden Library. Click each of the items below for more information on this Assessment. Part 1: Incorporating the Creative Process (45 slides) The first part of your presentation should focus on the creative process and its role in business. Address the following: Analyze the importance of the creative process in establishing business practices. As part of your analysis, explain ways in which creativity can manifest through business practices. Using your own creative process as the basis for your design, propose a strategy of what the creative process could look like for a team in an organization, being sure to include specific stages in the creative process. Analyze the impact of a growth mindset on creativity and innovation. As part of your analysis, explain how you could incorporate a growth mindset into your creative processes or your creative processes within an organization. Part 2: Incorporating Innovative Leadership for Diverse Teams (45 slides) In the second part of your presentation, address the following: Summarize what it means to be an innovative leader and how you intend to apply an innovative approach to your leadership. Synthesize how leadership style can foster innovation. Propose at least two strategies for how you could apply your leadership style to help develop an innovative atmosphere for a diverse team. To support your ideas, do some research and locate at least two examples (a minimum of one example per strategy) of how leadership styles can foster innovation in the workplace. Part 3: Incorporating Innovative Workplace Culture and Practices (67 slides) In the third part of your presentation, address the following: Summarize how innovation can lead to a productive culture for an organization and explain how you intend to contribute to a culture of innovation. Summarize how innovative practices impact an organization and explain how you intend to implement innovative workplace practices. To conclude your profile, convince the VP how you will use your ideas to foster a positive team environment, bring forth creativity and innovation in the workplace, support sound decision making, and promote positive social change. Provide at least two examples of business practices you would employ.

1. Describe the impact of organizational culture on individual members and the role leadership has in promoting positive change. 2. Discuss personal experiences you have encountered either within the military or outside where Group Thinking has impacted a decision. 3. Discuss your leadership style and how this will impact your future career as a nurse. Your initial post must occur on or before February 19 and the peer response must come on or before February 22.

Reflect on your leadership journey throughout the course. Your reflection should include:

• How your understanding of leadership has evolved
• Key lessons learned from assessments and application
• How you have grown as a leader
• How you plan to apply these insights moving forward

This should reflect my previos papers.

Checklist manifesto by Atul Gawande is the book these questions need to be answered from.

Discussion Questions: Chapter 3 & 4

1. In the chapter The End of the Master Builder, how do they do it better? What does the teamwork look like? Compare this scenario to a clinical scenario you have observed or been part of. Give details but maintain HIPPA.
2. As we see in the book so far there are other professions with similar complexities as nursing and medicine. There is equally a need for perfection from fallible humans. What can nursing learn from the Boston builder?
3. What type of leadership is seen in these few chapters read so far? What styles of checklists are used by the Boston builder and how are they different from the Katrina/New Orleans case. How can you relate this to nursing cases?
4. There are two situations discussed in these chapters regarding the type of checklists used. Stupid criteria stuff and communications tasks. . Some of the biggest failures are attributed to the lack of communication. Relate both of these to our nursing critical thinking discussions and NOF communication goals.

Discussion Questions Chapter 5 & 6:

1. Dr. Gawande was asked to work with The World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce avoidable deaths from Surgery. Surgery is complex enough in one hospital. How did he tackle this surgical dilemma with the assistance of a study involving soap in Karachi? Give examples of how this relates to surgeries in our hospitals and how it relates to the fight against COVID 19 this year. Utilize the four killers he mentions.

2.Some of the first Checklist success was related to communication and teamwork. Discuss some examples in the book that relate to improved outcomes with improved communication or poor outcomes with failures in communication and teamwork. How is the Checklist involved? How were pilot studies used? Describe what was meant by the term to spread the responsibility and how that relates to communication and teamwork.

The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande

Discussion Question:

Think about this quote from the book reviews, Gawande asks of professionals one key thing: to be humble enough to admit ones own humanity and take simple steps to prevent simple errors… and perhaps what is most admirable about Gawande is that he does not leave himself out of this request… allowing us a glimpse at his own fallibility and that very humility that is needed to improve ourselves. He has created the humblest of tools, the Checklist, to get medicine back to basics. Discuss this quote and statement in depth. How will it relate to you, your patients and healthcare as you begin your nursing career? Please use examples from the entire book and be specific as to how you will use what you have learned from Dr. Gawande in your practice and profession.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following resources:

• Chapters 4 and 5 of your textbook, Leadership: Theory and Practice
• webpage

In your initial post,

• Share an example of a leader you feel empowers others.
• Indicate some of their traits that stand out in terms of leadership and empowerment.
• Describe how they empower and what others could learn from their example.
• Explain if one must be in a leadership role to lead.

Your discussion post should be a minimum of 250 words.

This is a reassessment. Is there any service available that can help review and strengthen my previously submitted coursework? I can provide the lecturers feedback as reference.