This course provides students with an overview of leadership theories to assist in the development of effective leadership skills. Students will discuss workplace change and the leader’s role in the change process as well as examining and analyzing effective performance indicators for staff and organizational goals.
Apply the decision making process to a health care leadership decision.
Discuss positive modeling and mentorship.
The Processes
Examine ethical considerations in leadership within health care.
Examine the decision making process in a real-world context.
Summarize the problem-solving process.
Explain the delegation process.
Role of the Leader
Identify tools for motivating and empowering staff.
Summarize the importance of accountability.
Change is Constant
Discuss the manager’s role in implementing change.
Construct a conflict management plan.
Identify roles and responsibilities of management and leadership within the health care industry.
Identify elements of an effective health care work group.
Leadership Theory
Discuss leadership theories.
Differentiate between leadership and management.
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