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Negotiating transformational leadership: a key to effective collaboration
Jill L O'Brien1, Donald R Martin, Judith Heyworth
1College of Communication, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614, USA.
Nursing & Health Sciences
|May 10, 2008
Summary
Transformational leadership in healthcare requires doctors and advanced practice nurses to negotiate supervision, engage in reciprocal mentoring, and foster mutual learning. This collaboration enhances professional development and team-building.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Transformational leadership is crucial for providing direction and fostering professional development in healthcare settings.
- Effective collaboration between medical doctors and advanced practice nurses (APNs) is essential for optimal patient care and team functioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how medical doctors can effectively negotiate with APNs to achieve transformational leadership.
- To identify key dimensions for successful interprofessional collaboration between doctors and APNs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative investigation using in-depth exploration of interprofessional dynamics.
- Analysis of negotiation strategies and collaborative practices between doctors and APNs.
Main Results:
- Negotiating appropriate supervision levels based on APN education and experience is vital.
- Reciprocal mentoring with open communication facilitates adjustments in communication and time management styles.
- Mutual learning and acknowledging each other's contributions enhance the working relationship.
Conclusions:
- Effective leadership in healthcare teams involves strategic negotiation across supervision, mentoring, and education.
- These negotiated dimensions contribute significantly to building cohesive and high-performing interprofessional teams.
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