Power and Influence
In a paper of at least 2,400 words (exclusive of title, abstract, and reference pages), and referencing at least six scholarly sources in addition to required readings, apply your learning from throughout the class to address the following:
Identify a leadership model that has been discussed in class (Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, or Servant Leadership) that you believe would be an effective approach for Lawanda to follow as she begins her work in the clinic.
Discuss how and why this leadership model will enable Lawanda to be successful in her new role.
Lawanda must choose among a group of candidates to fill the managerial position vacated by the manager of physical therapy. Referring to the models of managerial skills, responsibilities, and behaviors you have studied in this course,
Identify the skills and competencies Lawanda should look for in a managerial candidate.
Discuss the roles and responsibilities the new manager must be able to demonstrate in overseeing the work of a group of staff.
Analyze the options for Lawanda.
Recommend a path forward that will best serve the organization,
Defend your recommendations based on the literature.
The current situation within the Downtown clinic suggests a lack of trust among employees for leaders and managers.
Analyze how Lawanda and the managers who report to her (the clinic leadership team) can influence organizational culture and values to improve the situation that is described in the case study.
Provide specific examples of actions that can be taken by the clinic leadership team to influence organizational culture and to regain the trust and respect of employees.
Lawanda must work with the clinic managers to develop a plan for transitioning staff from a paper-based medical record system to an electronic medical records system. Using one of the change management models you studied in this course,