Promote a positive team culture
Patch 1 – 750 words
Consider the teamworking you have experienced in a chosen placement area. Create an action plan for the ward manager which identifies how they could promote a positive team culture and/or improve team working. Underpin action points with theoretical evidence.
Patch 2 – 750 words
Identify a nurse leader you can relate to. Summarise the characteristics, behaviours and leadership approaches which you consider make them an effective leader. Underpin your reflection with relevant theory.
Patch 3 – 750 words
Devise a service improvement tool for use in a specified practice area. Provide a commentary outlining the rationale for where, why and how it should be used.
Patch 4 – 1250
Reflect upon the development of your leadership skills throughout year 3, drawing on theory to inform your reflection. Consider how the completion of patches 1 to 3 has influenced your development as a leader. Identify where you need to develop further as you move to Registered Nurse practice and how you plan to achieve this by providing a table of SMART objectives.
Sample Solution
The ward manager of a chosen placement area should take steps to promote a positive team culture and improve team working. One action they could take is to provide regular opportunities for feedback among staff, such as organizing weekly meetings where team members can communicate their concerns or discuss areas that need improvement (Burke & Noumair, 2018). Additionally, the manager should consider implementing an open-door policy in which staff are encouraged to approach them with any questions or ideas for how teamwork can be improved (Lipman et al., 2019). These practices will “encourage collaboration between colleagues” and foster trust amongst team members (Bassett & Morley 2017). The ward manager should also prioritize communication by ensuring everyone on the team understands their roles and responsibilities within the work environment (Furtado et al., 2020), which would create greater clarity among all stakeholders. Ultimately, these strategies allow teams to move towards achieving common goals while fostering better relationships between peers.
