Discussion Post: Leading Change
Recognition of salient factors that contribute to great leaders is important in establishing among employees the willingness to follow a person through the change process. In this assignment, you will discuss the characteristics that contribute to a person being either a good manager or a great leader.
Consider an organization that employed or is currently employing your services as a nurse. Describe a time when you believe that the organization did a good job of transitioning to a change.
a. Describe the issue that brought about the need for change.
b. Describe the change implemented and how it was implemented.
c. Cite examples that indicate the organization did a good job of transitioning to the change.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Use the following information as reference. At least four references are needed.
From your course textbook, The New Leadership Challenge: The Future of Nursing, read the following:
The Nature of Leadership: Distinguishing Leadership From Management.
The World and New Leadership: Changing Our Thinking About Leadership.