Evidence of the Need to Mitigate the Negative Impact of One Challenge
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LoftonLNHS8051u05d01.docxLetrese Lofton
Capella University
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Comparing Challenges as Opportunities for a Potential Doctoral Project
In looking at challenges as it relates to finding the appropriate doctoral project, some of the pitfalls that are also opportunities are lack of motivation, time management, boredom, and frustration. The potential exists to research a project subject that I am currently aware of yet have to gain a deeper knowledge of by researching. The application of existing knowledge will help me mitigate the negative effect of the organization challenge by making contributions to the over 25 years of experience I have in the military healthcare administration field. My specialized knowledge of what it takes to run a military medical facility can assist me in the subject of my project with understanding the HIPAA related regulations and patient privacy notices. It will also help that I have previously worked as a budget analyst and have knowledge of the costs associated with running a medical facility. Knowledge management is considered a core asset in health organizations in terms of technological and human capital. Having knowledge can go a long way to the success or failure in business. Knowledge is not just about facts and numbers; it is also about the human experience acquired through education and research skills (Abuaddous, Al Sokkar, & Abualodous, 2018).
To help mitigate the negative effects of lacking knowledge management find strategies to assist in collecting those facts related to a doctoral project. To help with some of these challenges, my main goal is to seek out not just my peers but the relationships with advisors. A poor relationship with a doctoral advisor can make for a good or bad doctoral project regardless of the elements that make up the project (Katz, 2016). Having faculty that support and provide guidance on an approved capstone project can make all the difference in the world. The negative effects of an organization challenge aligning with my DHA program and specialization by knowing the current trends in healthcare. For example, challenges in my current organization due to staffing and the COVID impact on workers goes in line with my current knowledge and it aligns with the DHA program of organizational challenges. Health administrators face a myriad of challenges in the industry from lack of knowledge to leadership challenges. A potential project focusing on those can help mitigate that.
A project that would have full leadership support in my current organization and in others where mentors are present can help mitigate the negative effects. My current organization has an education and training section with great leaders that can be great sources of information. The only drawback is as we are socially distanced, some are unavailable due to teleworking and this creates a staff shortage during normal duty hours.
References Abuaddous, H. Y., Al Sokkar, A. M., & Abualodous, B. I. (2018). The Impact of Knowledge Management on Organizational Performance. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 9(4), 1-5. Retrieved August 2021, from https://thesai.org/Downloads/Volume9No4/Paper_32-The_Impact_of_Knowledge_Management.pdf Katz, R. (2016). Challenges in doctoral research project management: A comparative study. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 11, 105-125. Retrieved August 2021, from http://ijds.org/Volume11/IJDSv11p105-125Katz2054.pdf
