Advanced Communication in Systems Leadership Assignment
This paper is a reflective practice experience that requires you to describe selected communication experiences, analyze them through the lens of your newly developed leadership profile, and describe implications for future experiences in nursing leadership.
Use the following detailed outline to organize your paper. The following headings should be used for your paper and represent what is included in a completed paper.
I. Introduction a. Approach to paper b. Statement of purpose c. Overview of paper components
Provide an introduction that describes to the reader the purpose of the paper and what will be included. Refer to general components described under “Directions and Assignment Criteria”.
II. Leadership Profile
Create a Personal Leadership Profile using the information you’ve obtained from completing your Leadership Style questionnaire and Personality Profile Inventory, The profile should include inherent/dominant preference at each stage of the communication cycle; correlation of leadership style to personality profile with inconsistencies identified; potential conflicts in communication during advanced communication situations
III. Reflective Practice # 1: Negotiation
Describe an experience in which you had to negotiate for an important issue that did not end up in your favor.
a. Experience b. Reflection c. Implications
IV. Reflective Practice # 2: Conflict
Describe an experience in which you were engaged in a conflict situation which was not resolved or ended in a lose-lose resolution.
a. Experience b. Reflection c. Implications
V. Reflective Practice # 3:
Choose among one of the three topics: Persuasive conversation; leading a team; or interdepartmental collaboration
a. Experience b. Reflection c. Implications
VI. Summary/Conclusion
Provide a summary of what has been addressed in the paper, at least two (2) major points of self-discovery for continuous improvement in advanced communication skills, and the how your Personal Leadership Profile will inform your nursing leadership practice role.
