Definitions:

• Leader who can influence thinking, decision making and action of other members.

• A behaviour that affects the behaviour of other people more than their behaviour affects that of the leader. (Lapiere an Farnsworths)

• The art of process of influencing and supporting others to work enthusiastically towards achieving objectives or goals. (Temenbaum).

Types of Leader:

• Leadership due to pre-eminence by unique achievements.

• By position or virtue of position.

• Person who emerge in the group and help the group to determine and achieve their objectives (situational Leader).

Leadership style:

• Autocratic Leadership / Authoritarian / Directive / Monothetic Style.

• Democratic Leadership / Participative / Consultative.

• Laissez – Faire Leadership.

DECISION MAKING

Decision Making(Cognitive Response)

Diagnosis(Clarifying Simplifying)

Planning(Over viewing Progressing)

Awareness(Situation Analysis)

Directing(Strength & Weakness)

Decision Making Behaviour(Emotional Institutive responses)

Drive(Insisting)

Qualities of a Good Nurse Leader

• Possess sound knowledge, efficient administrative skill in the area of working.

• Prepare a master plan, in advance to carry out the activities in a smooth manner with scheduled time.

• Established good inter-personal relationship with fellow workers and win the confidence of the followers.

• Formulate the job recruitment policies selected the candidates for varied positions by following organization policies.

Qualities of a Good Nurse Leader cont…

• Delegate the responsibilities, by prepared chart, encourage group work, team spirit inspire the members for cohesiveness.

• Co-ordinate interdepartmental and intradepartmental activities.

• Conduct counseling sessions with affected employees during problematic situations; help them to cope up with traumatic experience