Qualities of Good Healthcare Leaders
The leadership literature market sometimes feels oversaturated due to the numerous theories suggesting the same methods, albeit phrased differently. While various studies suggest that certain factors have a greater influence on productivity and effectiveness in medical environments, two main features are typically identified: a psychologically beneficial environment and ongoing professional training (Duggan et al., 2015). The same principles are present in several management schools, promoting active participation and individual responsibility (Broome, 2020). These core values enable the boss to maintain job stability and enhance employee satisfaction, as well as utilize their skills effectively (López-Cabarcos, 2022; Specchia, 2021).
Personal Experience
Thus, a well-organized leader should have the skills to motivate workers and keep their knowledge up to date. These skills can be seen in good managers, and my experience with the head of nursing in the hospital I visited as a child proves it. All manager-staff interactions I saw were filled with respect and comfort, resulting in a pleasant environment for the nurses. They expressed their enthusiasm and helped the patients who needed it, as the department rewarded this compassion.
The head of nursing actively supervised the employees and showed the correct skill techniques in cases where the algorithm was confusing or challenging, which forced the workers to research the procedures correctly and update their knowledge constantly. These high-morale conditions are highlighted in behavioral and trait theories (Broome, 2020). As a result, the department was effective due to a good leader who knew how important motivation and professionalism are.
In conclusion, a good manager should be able to recognize the critical elements of a successful team. The employees must feel their efforts are resultative and that further education is their responsibility. This is especially relevant in healthcare as new recommendations and scientific research significantly affect standard practices and change the approach to everyday problems. Therefore, a motivated worker is more prone to be a good worker than one who lacks morale and training.
References
López-Cabarcos, M. A., Vázquez-Rodríguez, P., & Quiñoá-Piñeiro, L. M. (2022). An approach to employees’ job performance through work environmental variables and leadership behaviours. Journal of Business Research,140, 361–369.
Broome, M. E., & Marshall, E. S. (Eds.). (2020). Transformational leadership in nursing: From expert clinician to influential leader. Springer Publishing Company.
Duggan, K., Aisaka, K., Tabak, R. G., Smith, C., Erwin, P., & Brownson, R. C. (2015). Implementing administrative evidence based practices: lessons from the field in six local health departments across the United States. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1).
Specchia, M. L., Cozzolino, M. R., Carini, E., Di Pilla, A., Galletti, C., Ricciardi, W., & Damiani, G. (2021). Leadership styles and nurses’ job satisfaction. Results of a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 1552.