The focus of the interview with a nurse working in an orthopedic outpatient setting was to highlight the main leadership style, challenges, philosophy, and problem-solving techniques as a leader. The answers were then investigated to analyze the most practical leadership style further. The interview revealed transformational leadership as the most frequently used working style in the area, as it can positively influence a whole group of working nurses if a strong leader sets a good example (Sigler & Gray, 2019). However, the evident challenges that arise from this leadership arrangement include increased pressure being put on the leader and the requirement of retaining a team of motivated staff members. This process can be difficult to manage without a structured plan.
To maximize productivity in the chosen field, one must choose one philosophy or technique and practice its principles in daily work procedures. Surprisingly, one mentioned technique revolved around experimentation and learning from past failures. This philosophy has been researched before and could be relevant to the transformational leadership style. A study by Pardue et al. (2018) confirmed the successful rate of the theory’s incorporation into nurses’ shifts. The results demonstrated the idea that leaders taking risks in the field of nursing promotes better decision-making and stimulates independent management (Pardue et al., 2018). Hence, one central recommendation from the nurse’s response and research involves taking action in unpredictable situations. As a leader, one must demonstrate the behavior by being a role model: clearly identifying the issue and brainstorming with their colleagues to determine the best solution. Problem-solving does not always have to follow specific rules taught in college; neither does it solely require the leader’s abilities. As experience shows, the most beneficial results are ones that illustrate the collaborative skills of the whole nursing team, examined by the leader.
References
Pardue, K. T., Young, P. K., Horton-Deautsch, S., Halstead, J., Pearsall, C. (2018). Becoming a nurse faculty leader: Taking risks by being willing to fail.Nursing Forum: An independent voice for nursing. Web.
Sigler, J., Gray, A. (2019). Leader-follower dynamics within medical students’ groups during clinical rotations. The Polytechnic University of Valencia Congress, Fifth International Conference on Higher Education Advances. Web.