Effective Strategies and Potential Challenges Addressing Complex Workplace

Effective Strategies and Potential Challenges Addressing Complex Workplace

Issues Introducing evidence validates the need for the impending provisions and includes the management team in understanding the vision is an essential component of successfully implementing change (Grossman & Valiga, 2009). Upon analysis, data obtained is compared to previously established EBP illustrating potential success or imminent failure moving forward with the established plan for change. Challenges faced as leaders addressing complex issues in the workplace utilizing case studies include the lack of time, underdeveloped skills utilizing case studies, and poor teamwork, as well as inadequate administrative support, no incentives, and inadequate resources (Head & Bays, 2010). Value of a Team Approach in Examining and Resolving Organizational Issues Individuals as part of an effective and well-functioning team, are more productive, have a stronger commitment to the organization, and are instrumental in the process of change (Grossman & Valiga, 2009). The working environment within organizations must foster collaboration amongst employees at all levels, who understand their tasks and responsibilities as they coalesce to support the visions and goals of the organization. According to Yarbrough and Powers (2006), proactive collaboration and pooling of resources allows for the development of attainable strategies and goals. 74 Managerial, Leadership, and Critical Thinking Skills, Inherent and Needing Refinement Facilitating change in the workplace involves planning and goal setting, thereby enhancing communication and eliminating confusion (Grossman & Valiga, 2009). Communication and active listening are skills necessary to achieve since this benefit patients and colleagues, maintaining informed nurses capable of making good judgments. Communication remains an asset; however, enlisting research and EBP as a useful tool remains a weakness and in need of development as a future leader/manager. Appraising research as EBP requires refined critical thinking skills to employ successful strategies situations for resolving complex organizational issues (Grossman & Valiga, 2009). Credible and accountable decisions rely on a number of forms of knowledge and evidence that support nurses as possessing strong clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Summary In summary, this course benefitted my future as a nurse leader/manager as exposing me to a number of situations establishing the effects internal and external environmental factors can have on health care institutions transforming the delivery of patient care services. As the United States continues moving forward with health care reform, it is important to reflect upon such lessons shared to determine strategies for future success when faced with similar circumstances.