MHA6100 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
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MHA6100-ExecutiveLeadershipinHealthcareOrganizationsWeek1DiscussionandProjectinstructions.docxMHA6100-Executive Leadership in Healthcare Organizations Week 1 Discussion and Project instructions
· Week 1 Discussion Instructions
Discussion Topic
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Due March 25 at 11:59 PM
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Supporting Lecture:
Review the following lecture:
· Developing and Communicating a Compelling Vision
Discussion Questions
Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “ Doing Discussion Questions Right ,” the expanded grading rubric for the forum below, and any specific instructions for this topic.
Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Introduction
Highly effective leaders need to be able to develop and communicate their vision to their followers. This discussion is designed to help you develop your visionary skills.
Tasks
Formulate a vision for your organization and communicate it to your classmates. If you are currently not working in a healthcare organization, formulate this vision for your organization. If you are not working, use this discussion to communicate your personal vision. In doing so, be sure to include:
· The organization’s or your mission
· Your vision for the organization or for yourself
· Your vision of where the organization or you will be not only in reference to healthcare but also in other industries
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library . As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Your initial posting should be addressed at 500–1000 words as noted in the attached PDF. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.
Respond to your classmates throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow-up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.
· Week 1 Project Instructions
Assignment
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Due March 29 at 11:59 PM
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Supporting Lecture:
Review the following lecture:
· Earning Trust
Project
The project assignment provides a forum for analyzing and evaluating relevant topics for this week on the basis of the course competencies covered.
Introduction
Building trust is one of the most important aspects of leadership. As a leader, you will need to have an executable plan to develop trust. As you continue on your leadership path, the plan will become more ingrained and even take some adjustment, but you must begin somewhere.
Tasks
Read the following article:
· Reagan, B. (2004). How to score high on the trust equation. National Underwriter/P&C, 108(19), 10–11.
Using this article as a foundation, develop a plan on how you will develop trust within your staff.
Be sure to include specific examples of the activities and rationale behind your plan. For example:
· Communication (how you will communicate)
· Modeling (what types of activities will you use to model)
· Commitment (how your staff will know that you are committed)
· Accountability (what the accountability measures are and who or what will hold you accountable)
To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library . As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Submission Details
· Name your file as SU_MHA6100_W1_Project_LastName_FirstName.
· By the due date assigned, submit it to the Submissions Area.
TEXTBOOK INFORMATION
Dye, C. (2014). Exceptional Leadership: 16 Critical Competencies for Healthcare Executives, Second Edition. [South University]. Retrieved from https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/#/books/9781567937145/
From your course textbook, Exceptional Leadership: 16 Critical Competencies for Healthcare Executives , read the following chapters:
· Competency 1: Leading With Conviction
· Competency 2: Using Emotional Intelligence
· Competency 3: Developing Vision
· Competency 4: Communicating Vision
· Competency 5: Earning Trust and Loyalty
From the South University Online Library, read the following articles:
· Increasing Emotional Intelligence to Decrease Healthcare Expenditures: How Profitable Would It Be?
· Developing a Shared Leadership Vision in a College Setting
