{"id":131,"date":"2022-12-19T16:22:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T16:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perioperative1003.slc-courses.ca\/?p=131"},"modified":"2022-12-21T13:16:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T13:16:52","slug":"module-7-a-what-is-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perioperative1003.slc-courses.ca\/?p=131","title":{"rendered":"Module 7: A. What is Leadership?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Leadership?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Leadership can be defined as the process of engaging and influencing others. This does not need to be done from a formal role; it can be seen <\/a>through circulating nurses who provide leadership within their own operating rooms. Through precepting and training unfamiliar staff, <\/a>advocating for changes based on the latest evidence, all registered nurses are leaders and can create change within the perioperative setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(MacPhee, 2020)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Attributes of a Great <\/a>Leader<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Uses a Strengths-Based Approach<\/strong> – A strengths-based approach to leadership is based on the notion that individuals are much more productive and effective if they focus on their strengths rather than their weaknesses. Using a strengths-based approach to leadership has been proven to have better outcomes than focusing on individual\u2019s shortfalls.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Has Emotional Intelligence<\/strong> – This is vital as a leader. One must know their own feelings and emotions as well as others. This is critical in stressful and challenging situations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Uses Appreciative Inquiry<\/strong> – This is related to how leaders question and solve problems. Leaders must identify what is working well and build on those strengths when looking at addressing challenges.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Resiliency<\/strong> – Leaders must be able to bounce back and thrive after challenging situations. Through coping strategies such as seeking support, problem solving, and work life balance, leaders can demonstrate resilience.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Demonstrates Mindfulness<\/strong> – It is easy to think ahead to future solutions or back to past events, but by being aware of what is happening in the present, leaders demonstrate mindfulness.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leading Perioperative Change within Management<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

RNs can lead and support the perioperative <\/a><\/a>environment in management roles. Great perioperative managers demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Knowledge of the OR environment from the font line.<\/li>
  2. A collaborative and teamwork attitude.<\/li>
  3. An ability to form and maintain relationships.<\/li>
  4. A keen interest <\/a>in supporting and <\/a>growing staff members.<\/li>
  5. Critical thinking skills.<\/li>
  6. An ability to problem solve.<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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