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Strategic agility for nursing leadership
1Author Affiliation: Professor and Assistant Dean for Clinical & Global Partnerships, School of Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|May 27, 2015
Summary
This article explores strategic agility, a key leadership skill for successful organizational change management. It provides practical strategies and tools for implementing these changes effectively within healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Studies
Background:
- Effective organizational change is crucial for healthcare systems.
- Strategic planning and execution are vital components of successful change.
- Leadership competencies play a significant role in navigating change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight successful change management strategies.
- To discuss strategic agility as a critical leadership competency.
- To offer practical approaches for integrating strategic agility in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on change management and strategic agility.
- Discussion of leadership competencies in organizational change.
- Presentation of a strategic agility checklist.
- Description of an infrastructure-building approach.
Main Results:
- Strategic agility is identified as an essential leadership competency.
- Specific approaches for incorporating strategic agility in healthcare are provided.
- A practical checklist and infrastructure-building model are presented.
Conclusions:
- Implementing strategic agility can enhance organizational change success in healthcare.
- The presented tools offer a framework for healthcare leaders to foster strategic agility.
- Proactive planning and adaptable leadership are key to navigating healthcare transformations.
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