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Applying the Adams influence model in nurse executive practice.
Jeffrey M Adams1, Jeanette Ives Erickson
1The Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, 275 Cambridge St, Professional Office Building 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, USA. jadams9@partners.org
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|March 25, 2011
Summary
Nurse executives need influence to improve patient outcomes. The Adams Influence Model (AIM) offers a framework and roadmap for nurse leaders to develop effective influence strategies with individuals and groups.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Organizational Behavior
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Effective influence is crucial for nurse executives to achieve positive patient and organizational outcomes.
- Developing strategies for influence is a key competency for nursing leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Adams Influence Model (AIM) as a framework for understanding influence.
- To provide nurse leaders with a roadmap for developing influence strategies.
- To illustrate the application of AIM through a case study.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nursing and organizational studies to ground the AIM framework.
- Description of the components and processes within the Adams Influence Model.
- Presentation of a case study detailing the application of AIM by a chief nurse executive.
Main Results:
- The Adams Influence Model (AIM) provides a structured approach to understanding and applying influence.
- AIM integrates factors, attributes, and processes essential for effective leadership influence.
- The case study demonstrates the practical utility of AIM in a real-world nursing executive context.
Conclusions:
- The Adams Influence Model (AIM) is a valuable tool for enhancing the influence capabilities of nurse executives.
- Implementing AIM can empower nurse leaders to drive positive change and improve healthcare delivery.
- AIM supports the development of strategic influence essential for achieving organizational and patient goals.
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