Chapter 10- Foundations

Leadership

The ability to direct or motivate a person or group toward achieving set goals.

Management

The process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling to achieve organizational goals.

Explicit Power

Authority derived from a formal position.

Implied Power

Authority gained through personality traits or influence.

Autocratic Leadership

A style where the leader makes decisions independently.

Democratic Leadership

A style where the leader involves the team in decision-making.

Laissez-faire Leadership

A style where the leader allows the team to make decisions.

Servant Leadership

A style focused on serving others and developing team members.

Transformational Leadership

A style that inspires the team toward a shared vision and change.

Conflict Management

The process of resolving disagreements to minimize negative effects and promote positive outcomes.

Conflict Engagement

Building skills to handle conflict effectively rather than avoiding it.

Smoothing

A conflict resolution strategy that emphasizes commonalities to reduce tension.

Magnet Status

A recognition for healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in nursing and patient care.

Centralized Management

A structure where decisions are made by senior managers with minimal input.

Decentralized Management

A structure where decisions are made by those with the most relevant knowledge, often involving nurses.

Lewin’s Theory of Change

A model consisting of three stages:unfreezing, moving, and refreezing.

Resistance to Change

Common reasons include perceived threats, lack of understanding, and fear of increased responsibility.

SWOT Analysis

A tool that identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

CNL Role

A leadership role focused on coordinating patient care and working with the healthcare team.

RN Responsibilities in Delegation

Includes assessment, care planning, discharge planning, and supervision of assistive personnel.

Patient Stability

A factor to consider when delegating nursing care.

Developing Resilience

Practices such as gratitude, mindfulness, and positive outlook to cope with stress.

Clinician Burnout

A syndrome caused by chronic job stress leading to emotional exhaustion and reduced professional efficacy.

Reflection in Leadership

A process that helps leaders evaluate their actions and improve through strategies like journaling and feedback.