Leadership Theories in Nursing
Describe a recently encountered health reform, care delivery re-design, or other clinical practice scenario that required strong leadership. What early/traditional/classic or contemporary leadership theory did the leader demonstrate and why. What effect did it have on the followers (or potential effect)?
Module 1: Week 1 Introduction
Overview
Leadership can be contextualized in many ways within the interdisciplinary healthcare system. Early/classic and modern leadership theories will be explored. You will apply leadership theories to contemporary scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Compare early/classic leadership approaches (trait, skill, great-man, situational) with modern (transformational, authentic, adaptive, innovative, appreciative inquiry, chaos, and complexity science) approaches. Interpret leadership qualities exemplified in leaders you work with.
- Reflect upon changes occurring in refining health reform, advancing health transformation and care delivery re-design that require strong leadership.
- Discuss potential effects leadership has on followers.

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