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How resilient are your team members?

Maria R Shirey1

  • 1College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, IN 47712, USA. mrshirey@usi.edu

The Journal of Nursing Administration
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Summary

This article explores personal resilience strategies for nurse leaders to effectively manage organizational change. Developing resilience enhances team function and adaptability, crucial for successful change initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Nursing Leadership

Background:

  • Organizational change initiatives require effective management strategies.
  • Nurse leaders play a critical role in advancing and sustaining change.
  • Individual characteristics, such as resilience, impact team functioning and adaptability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight successful change management strategies for nurse leaders.
  • To present practical, evidence-based approaches for organizational change.
  • To explore the role of personal resilience in leadership and organizational adaptability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of change management literature and best practices.
  • Exploration of personal resilience as a key leadership trait.

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  • Discussion of practical tools and resources for change initiatives.

    • Main Results:

    • Personal resilience is vital for effective team functioning during change.
    • Resilience positively influences organizational adaptability to change.
    • Strategic leadership for change involves evaluating and developing resilience.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse leaders can enhance organizational change by fostering personal resilience.
    • Resilience is a critical component of successful strategic leadership in healthcare.
    • Practical strategies and resources are available to support resilience development.