Leadership and the role of organizational culture

 


• Leadership and the role of organizational culture
• Styles of leadership within your organization
• Ethics and leadership
• Servant leadership
• Global leadership
• Leading Change
• Leadership, technology, and the organization
• Trends in leadership and how to adapt it in your organization
• Other ideas? Contact your instructor

 

 

Ethics and Leadership

 

Ethical leadership is leading by example, demonstrating moral principles, and acting with honesty, integrity, and fairness.

Key Principles:

Honesty/Integrity: Being truthful and having consistent actions and words.

Fairness/Justice: Treating all employees and patients equitably without favoritism.

Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, good and bad.

Respect: Valuing the dignity, contributions, and ideas of all individuals.

Organizational Impact: Ethical leaders build trust with staff and the community, improve morale, reduce turnover, and protect the organization's reputation. Unethical behavior, even by one leader, can destroy trust system-wide.

 

4. Servant Leadership

 

This philosophy, formalized by Robert Greenleaf, posits that the leader's primary motivation is to serve the needs of others—their employees, customers, and community—first.

Core Principles (The "How"):

Listening: Deeply understanding the concerns of the team.

Empathy: Striving to understand and share the feelings of others.

Healing: Fostering physical and emotional wellness in the workplace.

Awareness: Possessing self-awareness and situational awareness.

Stewardship: Seeing oneself as a caretaker of the organization's resources and mission.

Commitment to Growth: Prioritizing the personal and professional development of team members.

Application in Nursing: A nurse leader applying this style would actively remove barriers for staff, mentor their growth, and ensure they have the resources and emotional support needed to provide excellent patient care.

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This outline provides a comprehensive structure for a presentation covering the key topics related to leadership and organizational dynamics. It focuses on foundational concepts, modern styles, ethical considerations, and future trends, all essential for staff nurses taking on a care coordination and leadership role.

 

1. Leadership and the Role of Organizational Culture

 

Leadership isn't just a title; it's the process of influencing a group to achieve a common goal. Organizational Culture is "how things get done around here"—the shared values, beliefs, expectations, and norms that influence employee behavior.

The Leader's Impact: Leaders are the primary shapers of culture. They establish the tone by:

Modeling desired behaviors (e.g., transparency, accountability).

Communicating the mission and values to align staff purpose.