What are the differences between leadership and followership

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You have been working on a busy orthopedic unit for 6 months. The average patient length of stay in the unit is 4 to 7 days. The program from which you have graduated has subsequently graduated a new class, and three of the new graduates are coming to work on your unit. The nurse manager has told you that she is counting on you to “demonstrate leadership and assist these new nurses to adapt to the work environment.”

Based on the behaviors of an effective leader found in this chapter, how will you assist your new colleagues?

1. What are the differences between leadership and followership?

2. Explain the necessity for developing self as an effective follower.

3. Describe a situation in which a person acted as a leader. Explain how you concluded that the person was a leader.

4. Review the different leadership theories discussed in this chapter. Which ones appeal to you as a guide for your future leadership development, and why? Which ones might be more difficult to apply in your life, and why?

5. Have the students identify three goals for the next year that will assist you in becoming a

more effective follower.

6. Review with the class the qualities of effective leaders discussed in this chapter.

7. Develop a 1- to 2-year leadership plan applying the qualities of effective leaders.

8. Identify these qualities in leaders that you known. What specific situations have you observed where these leaders have been effective and why?

a) -Identify specific situations.

9- You have been working on a busy orthopedic unit for 6 months. The average patient length of stay in the unit is 4–7 days. The program from which you have graduated has subsequently graduated a new class, and three of the new graduates are coming to work on your unit. The nurse manager has told you that she is counting on you to “demonstrate leadership and assist these new nurses to adapt to the work environment.”

Based on the behaviors of an effective leader found in this chapter, how will you assist your new colleagues?

Use this textbook:

L., & Huston, C. J. (2021). Leadership roles and management functions in nursing (10th ed.). Philadelphia, PA:Wolters Kluwer.

ISBN:978-1-975139-21-6

Leadership and Followership

Chapter 1

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Leadership

Leadership is the ability to influence the behavior of others.

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Leadership Theories

Trait theories
Intelligence
Initiative
Creativity
Risk taking

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Behavioral Theories

Concerned with what the leader does
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire

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Comparison of Leadership Styles

Authoritarian	Democratic	Laissez-Faire
Degree of Control	High Control	Moderate Control	Little Control
Assumption of Responsibility	Leader	Shared	Abdicate
Efficiency	Very Efficient	Less Efficient than Authoritarian	Inefficient

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Additional Styles

Task vs. relationship
Situational
Transformational
Moral

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Qualities of a Leader

Integrity
Courage
Initiative
Energy
Optimism

Perseverance
Balance
Ability to handle stress
Self-awareness

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Behaviors of a Leader

Thinks critically
Solves problems
Respects people

Communicates skillfully
Sets goals
Shares a vision
Develops self and others

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Are You a Winner or a Whiner?

A winner says
We have a real challenge here.
I’ll give it my best.
That’s great!
We can do it.
Yes!

A whiner says
This is really a problem.
Do I have to?
That’s nice, I guess…
Impossible. It can’t be done.
Maybe…

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Caring Leaders…

Respect others
Listen to others
Maintain self- awareness
Empathize

Develop their capacities
Maintain both clinical and leadership competencies

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Followership

Effective followers participate actively in determining the group’s direction, invest time and energy in the group, think critically, and advocate for new ideas.

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Followership (cont’d)

Separate from leadership
Reciprocal roles
Active roles

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Becoming a Follower

Make suggestions
Be supportive of others
Listen carefully
Continue to learn

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Managing Up

The process of consciously working with your manager to obtain the best results for everyone involved.

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Ways to Manage Up

Help your manager compensate for weak areas.
Keep your manager informed.
Show your appreciation whenever possible.

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Conclusion

Every professional nurse needs leadership and followership skills to be effective.

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Conclusion

Different groups respond to different management styles.

What are the differences between leadership and followership

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