Working On A Busy Orthopedic Unit For 6 Months…What Are The Differences Between Leadership And Followership?

03 May Working On A Busy Orthopedic Unit For 6 Months…What Are The Differences Between Leadership And Followership?

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Leadership and Followership

Chapter 1

Leadership

Leadership is the ability to influence the behavior of others.

Leadership Theories

Trait theories
Intelligence
Initiative
Creativity
Risk taking

Behavioral Theories

Concerned with what the leader does
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire

Comparison of Leadership Styles

Authoritarian	Democratic	Laissez-Faire
Degree of Control	High Control	Moderate Control	Little Control
Assumption of Responsibility	Leader	Shared	Abdicate
Efficiency	Very Efficient	Less Efficient than Authoritarian	Inefficient

Additional Styles

Task vs. relationship
Situational
Transformational
Moral

Qualities of a Leader

Integrity
Courage
Initiative
Energy
Optimism

Perseverance
Balance
Ability to handle stress
Self-awareness

Behaviors of a Leader

Thinks critically
Solves problems
Respects people

Communicates skillfully
Sets goals
Shares a vision
Develops self and others

Are You a Winner or a Whiner?

A winner says
We have a real challenge here.
I’ll give it my best.
That’s great!
We can do it.
Yes!

A whiner says
This is really a problem.
Do I have to?
That’s nice, I guess…
Impossible. It can’t be done.
Maybe…

Caring Leaders…

Respect others
Listen to others
Maintain self- awareness
Empathize

Develop their capacities
Maintain both clinical and leadership competencies

Followership

Effective followers participate actively in determining the group’s direction, invest time and energy in the group, think critically, and advocate for new ideas.

Followership (cont’d)

Separate from leadership
Reciprocal roles
Active roles

Becoming a Follower

Make suggestions
Be supportive of others
Listen carefully
Continue to learn

Managing Up

The process of consciously working with your manager to obtain the best results for everyone involved.

Ways to Manage Up

Help your manager compensate for weak areas.
Keep your manager informed.
Show your appreciation whenever possible.

Conclusion

Every professional nurse needs leadership and followership skills to be effective.

Conclusion

Different groups respond to different management styles.

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