Write a 3–4 page letter in which you analyze your leadership skills and how you would use them to lead a project requiring group collaboration.
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Introduction
Assessments 3 and 4 are based on the same scenario, so you must complete them in the order in which they are presented.
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:
Assessment 3 Scenario [PDF] Download Assessment 3 Scenario [PDF].
Use the following template to complete this assessment:
Letter Template [DOCX] Download Letter Template [DOCX].
Instructions
Develop a 3–4 page professional response to the supervisor using the Letter Template [DOCX] Download Letter Template [DOCX], which 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:
Assessment 3 Example [PDF] Download Assessment 3 Example [PDF].
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 healthcare leaders.
Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare 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.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
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Criterion 1
Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Distinguished
Describes in detail desirable leadership qualities that are specifically appropriate for the proposed project.
Proficient
Describes leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Basic
Identifies leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Non Performance
Does not identify leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Criterion 2
Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader.
Distinguished
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader, using specific examples or actions that illustrate the similarities and differences.
Proficient
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader.
Basic
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader in a way that does not illuminate similarities and differences.
Non Performance
Does not compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen healthcare leader.
Criterion 3
Explain one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model.
Distinguished
Explains one’s role as project leader in detail, referencing approaches from a selected leadership model with support from academic resources.
Proficient
Explains one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model.
Basic
Explains one’s role as project leader, but does not reference approaches from a selected leadership model.
Non Performance
Does not explain one’s role as project leader using approaches from a selected leadership model.
Criterion 4
Describe and apply to practice an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team.
Distinguished
Describes and applies to practice multiple approaches to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team.
Proficient
Describes and applies to practice an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team.
Basic
Describes an approach that is unlikely to facilitate collaboration among a professional team, and/or does not apply approach to practice.
Non Performance
Does not describe or apply to practice an approach to facilitate collaboration among a professional team.
Criterion 5
Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Distinguished
Presents a focused purpose through strong organizational skills. Presents evidence through strong paraphrasing/summarizing and appropriate tone and sentence structure.
Proficient
Addresses assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Basic
Addresses the assessment purpose with minimal issues related to evidence, tone, and sentence structure.
Non Performance
Does not respond to the assessment prompt and/or does not organize text appropriately, uses inappropriate tone, or does not include structurally sound sentences.
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