DNP805 Organizational Systems and Leadership module discussions

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 1 discussion

DQ 1

Discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. Incorporate

the questions below in your answer.

Reflecting on Newtonian vs. Quantum characteristics

described in Porter-O’Grady and Malloch’s quantum Leadership, and the crucial accountability

methods that lead to getting the desired results, what leadership style most

closely reflects you? Do you think this is the most effective for your work

setting? Why?

What communication devices do you use to maximize team

involvement in the execution of organizational objectives?

DQ2

Discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. Incorporate

the questions below in your answer.

What tools do you use to build individual and group

relationships?

Compare the results from Appendix A of Crucial Accountability

with your strengths from StrengthsFinder and your conflict assessment

questionnaire. Reflect on your self-assessments in light of complexity in

health care.

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 2 discussion

DQ1

Discuss your results from Appendix A in Crucial Accountability

What confrontations do you typically avoid or instigate?

Do you use tricks to talk yourself out of speaking up or are

you one who always speaks?

How can healthcare impact the silence-to-violence habit?

What can you personally do?

Provide an example of a leader who does this well.

DQ2

Discuss the following about the results of your

StrengthsFinder assessment.

Do you feel it is important to surround yourself with people

who are not like you? Why or why not? What problems would you anticipate if you

did so and how would you deal with them?

What is the most valuable item you garnered from examining

your personal leadership style?

How can you use your strengths in your practice and as a

doctorally-prepared nurse?

Provide an example of a nurse leader in your experience that

has the most positive strengths.

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 3 discussion

DQ1

What do you think are the most important leadership

characteristics that support an environment of innovation. Relate these to

Kotter’s change model, particularly stages 3 & 4.

Provide an example of a leader who exemplifies these

characteristics.

DQ2

The ACA dictated a deadline for implementation of Electronic

Health Records of 2014, representing not only a significant change in the way

business is to be done in the Healthcare industry but also a significant change

in the way the workers who provide healthcare must perform their tasks. In the

context of change, discuss how this has impacted your organization and your

personal job. How can changes of this magnitude be best handled to assure a

successful implementation?

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 4 discussion

DQ1

Using the concepts of

Coaching for Unending Change in Porter-O’Grady and Malloch, develop one

strategy for each that will combat the barriers to effective coaching; Use of

Power; Self Image; Knowledge; and Problem Solving. Use examples from your

practice setting.

DQ2

Does crisis assist in the

implementation of change? If so, how? Describe a situation where you have had

to deal with a crisis in the workplace and how you dealt with it.

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 5 discussion

DQ1 Integrate relevant quality concepts with ideas about the

volume-to-value revolution within your practice setting. How has your HCO

incorporated these changes, be specific by providing examples of the change and

how the system adapted.

DQ2 Explain how you would transform your organization or

team from a responsibility based unit to an accountability based unit. What

does this mean? Provide specific examples of how you would make this

transformation occur.

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 6 discussion

DQ1 Discuss the results of your Emotional Intelligence Test

from the readings assignment. What

information can use to increase your level of Emotional Intelligence that has

been discussed in Peter-O’Grady and Malloch readings.

DQ2 Describe the characteristics of a healthy vs. an

unhealthy (toxic) organization. Describe a situation you have observed that is

toxic and how it might have been improved. Be sure to support your

recommendations appropriate scholarly references.

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership

Module 7 discussion

DQ1 Select a pressing issue you face in your practice

setting that we have not previously discussed.

Find and read a research article regarding that issue.

Share the issue and the findings of the article with your

peers. What are potential solutions to the issue?

DQ2 Discuss a leadership issue you have confronted in you

practice, either as a leader or as an organizational member. How was this issue

dealt with? How might it have been done better?

DNP805 Organizational Systems and

Leadership