Carolina Agravante: Transformative Leadership model (CASAGRA)

Person

A persons with a dynamic care complex, which is the foundation of nursing leadership

Health

Psychological and spiritual health are vital for overall well-being, not just physical health

Environment

A caring, supportive, and empowering space where transformation and growth occur

Nursing

Nursing is caring, transformative, and expresses servant-leadership guiding patient and peers towards wellness and growth

Who created the CASAGRA Transformative Leadership Theory

Sr. Carolina S. Agravante, a filipino nurse theorist

What type of model is CASAGRA theory?

A psycho-spiritual model focused on transforming nursing leadership

What are the 3 key elements of CASAGRA’s Transformative Leadership

1. Servant-leader spirituality

2. Self-mastery

3. Professional expertise

What is the main goal of the CASGRA theory

To transform nursing faculty and practitioners into servant-leaders who inspire, empower, and lead by example

What is Servant-Leader Spirituality

Leadership that models Jesus as the caregiver, developed through spiritual exercises

What are the 3 parts of Servant-Leadership Spirituality

1. Care Complex primer

2. Servant leadership retreat

3. Transformative teaching seminar for nursing faculty

What is Self-Mastery in the CASAGRA theory

The nurse’s self-awareness and personal growth through education seminars, and involvement in organization

What is Special/Professional Expertise

A nurse’s competence and teaching skill, nurtured through reflection on Christ as a servant-leader

What is Servant-Leadership in practice

Behavior shown by nursing faculty who model servant qualities, inspire students, and show professional and community commitment

What is Nursing Leadership in CASAGRA’s model

Setting the vision and direction of the nursing profession, guiding roles and responsibilities

What is the Transformative (Reflective) Teaching

A teaching style that promotes thoughtful, empowering, and research - informed practice

What is the Care Complex

The foundation of a nurse’s caring nature, shaped by maternal, cultural, and formal care experiences