Introduction
Leadership is an integral element in any job, regardless of the work title. However, it is important to recognize that leadership is not just one single skill; instead, success in leadership depends on a broad range of skills, among them are decision making, collaboration, and communication.
Preparation
Use the following scenario for this assessment:
- 5004 assessment 2
Use the following template to complete this assessment:
- 5004 letter template
Instructions
Develop a 3– page professional response to the supervisor using the
5004 Letter Template has two main components. In your response:
- Identify the qualities of a successful leader and compare them to your own leadership characteristics.
- Make recommendations on how to lead and foster teamwork.
Additional Requirements:
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Written communication:
- Express your main points, arguments, and conclusions coherently.
- Use correct grammar and mechanics.
- Proofread your writing.
- Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- References: Support your claims, arguments, and conclusions with credible evidence from 2–3 current, scholarly or professional sources.
- APA format: Apply current APA formatting to all in-text citations and references.
Please refer to the scoring guide for details on how your assessment will be evaluated.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
Competencies Measured:
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply qualities, skills, and practices used by effective health care leaders.
- Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
- Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader.
- Explain one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model.
- Competency 2: Apply practices that facilitate effective interprofessional collaboration.
- Describe and apply to practice an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team.
- Competency 4: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.
- Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.