Leadership and Teamwork in Healthcare

Assessments 3 and 4 are based on the same scenario, so you must complete them in the order in which they are presented. Leadership is an integral element in any job, regardless of the work title. However, it is important to recognize that leadership is not just one single skill; instead, success in leadership depends on a broad range of skills, among them are decision making, collaboration, and communication. Preparation Use the following scenario for this assessment: Assessment 3 Scenario [PDF]. Use the following template to complete this assessment: Letter Template [DOCX]. Instructions Develop a 34 page professional response to the supervisor using the Letter Template [DOCX], which has two main components. In your response: Identify the qualities of a successful leader and compare them to your own leadership characteristics. Make recommendations on how to lead and foster teamwork. Additional Requirements Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Apply qualities, skills, and practices used by effective healthcare leaders. Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project. Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader. Explain one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model. Competency 2: Apply practices that facilitate effective interprofessional collaboration. Describe and apply to practice an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Competency 4: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards. Address the assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. Applies APA formatting.