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level 1

Position - Title - Exercising your Rights

• Not good leadership if you have to list your title, does not make the person feel good

Level 2

Permission - Relationship

• Grab their hearts, build a relationship, follow because you want to not because you need to

Level 3

Productivity - Measurable Results

Level 4

People development - Reproduction

• Developing future leadership and skills

Level 5

Pinnacle - Respect

• Reach the very top

Person-directed care

• Helps individual actively make their own decisions

• Person directs the care they want

Person-centered

Focuses on the person’s needs and preferences

Medical model

hospital-like

Social model

community and connection

Fayolism Benefits

• Clear structure: Henri Fayol emphasized defined roles and hierarchy, which helps organizations stay organized

• Universal principles: His 14 principles (like division of work and unity of command) can be applied to many types of organizations.

• Improved efficiency: Specialization and clear authority make work more streamlined and productive.

• Better coordination: Managers have clear responsibilities, helping teams work together more smoothly.

Fayolism Shortcomings

• Too rigid: Strict hierarchy can limit creativity and flexibility.

• Ignores human factors: Doesn’t focus much on employee motivation, emotions, or relationships.

• Outdated for modern workplaces: Less effective in dynamic, fast-changing environments where adaptability is key.

Fayolism Facts

• Theory aimed to create order, establish accountability, and encourage teamwork

• Fayol introduced the concept that managers should be trained in organizational theory to better address safety concerns in the workplace.

Validation Therapy

• A compassionate communication approach for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia that validates their feelings rather than correcting their reality

• Meet them in their reality

Strength-Based Approach

Looking at the strengths of the person instead of weaknesses even if it’s just one

Disengagement Theory of Aging

Aging is an inevitable, mutual withdrawal between individuals and society

Symmetrical View of Aging

You reach a peak of your body/age, and then you decline slowly

Ageism

• Discrimination or stereotypes based on a person’s age

• Often affects older adults, but can apply to younger people too

• Examples: assuming older people are weak, forgetful, or bad with technology

• Common in workplaces, healthcare, and media

Ableism

• Discrimination against people with disabilities (physical, mental, or developmental)

• Assumes people without disabilities are “normal” or superior

• Examples: lack of accessibility (no ramps), or assuming someone with a disability is less capable

Administrative Ease

• Workers focusing more on efficiency, focusing on their own tasks instead of prioritizing those around them