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Creating & Managing Your Creating & Managing Your
Future: Is Leadership For You?Future: Is Leadership For You? Corky Bellile, MS, CCC-SLP
Vice President Outpatient Operations & Allied Health Services
Linda Peterson, MS, MBA, CCC-SLP
Vice President Mission, Network Services & Physician Practice Development
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Marianjoy Rehabilitation HospitalMarianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Opening Fall 2006
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Program OverviewProgram Overview
Emotional Intelligence Myers-Briggs Manager vs. Leader The Effective Leader Behavioral-Based Interviewing Conflict Management Leadership Opportunities, Challenges &
Realities Work/Life Balance
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Author unknownAuthor unknown
Great Leaders aremade, not born
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Emotional IntelligenceEmotional IntelligenceDefinition: How we handle ourselves and our relationships – can determine life success more than IQ (Intelligence Quotient).
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Emotional IntelligenceEmotional IntelligenceSuccess of Leaders is dependent on how they do something…whether they are upbeat, enthusiastic and “move us” or whether they a negative, passive-aggressive, and zap us of our enthusiasm or cause distress.
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Emotional Intelligence DomainsEmotional Intelligence DomainsSelf Awareness and Self Management
Foundation of EI Facilitates empathy and self-management
which allows for effective relationships management
If we can’t recognize our own, how can we manage others?
Good insight into how my feelings are affecting me, my job performance, my relationships
Critical to be empathetic
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Emotional Intelligence DomainsEmotional Intelligence DomainsSocial Awareness
Needs to be tuned in to the situation How others are feeling …. in order to react
appropriately to the moment Listen, observe, and understand others’
perspective Keeps everyone in line and on the same page Avoid being “cold hearted”
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Emotional Intelligence DomainsEmotional Intelligence DomainsRelationship Management
Once a leader understands and can speak to their vision / values and understands the “pulse” of the group, they can guide the group
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Four Competencies Of Favorable Four Competencies Of Favorable Emotional IntelligenceEmotional IntelligenceDrive to achieve resultsAbility to take initiativeSkills in collaboration and teamworkAbility to lead teams
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““A good leader is A good leader is notnot someone who has an someone who has an answer to everything --- a good leader is answer to everything --- a good leader is someone who achieves results through a team someone who achieves results through a team effort”effort” -- -- AnonymousAnonymous
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Emotional IntelligenceEmotional IntelligenceEI vs. IQ
EI contributes 80-90% of the competencies that distinguish outstanding from average leaders
IQ – clearly important – particularly in LT visionand strategic planning; however, in higher levels of organizations, differences in technical skills becomes less important or not important at all.
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Leadership StylesLeadership Styles Tools to assess your style
Myers-Briggs: Personality type indicator Keirsey &Bates: Shorter test, variation to Myers-Briggs
No one style is better or more effective An effective leader is one who can use a
combination of leadership styles: Situation People Circumstances Desired Outcomes
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Leadership StylesLeadership StylesMyers-Briggs Personality IndicatorsExtraversion or IntroversionSensing or IntuitionThinking or FeelingJudgment or Perception
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Myers-Briggs –Myers-Briggs – Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I)Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I)
Favorite World: Do you prefer to focus on the outer world or on your own inner world?
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Myers-Briggs –Myers-Briggs –Extraversion –Extraversion –
Like having people around and working on team
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Myers-Briggs –Myers-Briggs – Sensing (S) or Intuition (N)Sensing (S) or Intuition (N)
Information: Do you prefer to focus on the basic information you take in or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning?
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Myers-Briggs – Myers-Briggs – Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)Thinking (T) or Feeling (F)
Decisions: When making decisions, do you prefer to first look at logic and consistency or first look at the people and special circumstances?
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Myers-Briggs –Myers-Briggs –Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)Judging (J) or Perceiving (P)
Structure: In dealing with the outside world, do you prefer to get things decided or do you prefer to stay open to new information and options?
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Myers-Briggs – Myers-Briggs – PerceivingPerceivingWant flexibility in their work
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Benefits of Understanding Benefits of Understanding Personality Type – in HealthcarePersonality Type – in Healthcare
Adjust communication (verbal and nonverbal) Determine and create protocols/programs for
good patient compliance Learn how to be flexible with patients Appreciate how patient is experiencing stress Know best method for delivering unfavorable
medical news
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Benefits of Understanding Your Benefits of Understanding Your Personality TypePersonality Type
Job Selection Work
o Job type/fieldo Environment (physical)o Cultureo Your Role with the Teamo Coping with Change
Customer A Tool to help you grow, achieve and prosper
in your life!
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“By developing individual strengths, guarding against known weaknesses, and appreciating the strengths of the other types, life will be more amusing, more interesting, and more of a daily adventure than it could possibly be if everyone were alike.”
Isabel Briggs Myers
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Given those definitions, write the letters that you think
correspond to your
personality type (e.g., ISFP)
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What are OUR types?What are OUR types?
Corky - ESFJ
Linda - ENTJ
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ESFJESFJ
Potential Pitfall
• May avoid conflict and sweep
problems under the rug
Suggestion for DevelopmentMay need to learn how to pay attention
to differences and manage conflict
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ESFJESFJ
Potential PitfallMay ignore their priorities because of a
desire to please others
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ESFJESFJSuggestion for
DevelopmentMay need to factor
in their personal
needs and wants
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ESFJESFJ
Potential Pitfall
• May not always take the time to step back,be objective, and see the bigger picture
Suggestion for DevelopmentMay need to consider the logical, global
implications of their decisions
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ENTJENTJ
Potential PitfallMay overlook people’s needs and
contributions in their focus on tasks.
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ENTJENTJSuggestion for
Development May need to factor in the
human element and appreciate
others’ contributions
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ENTJENTJ
Potential Pitfall
• May decide too quickly and appear
impatient and domineering
Suggestions for DevelopmentMay need to take time to reflect and
consider all sides before deciding
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ENTJENTJ
Potential Pitfall
• May ignore and suppress their own and
others’ feelings
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ENTJENTJ
Suggestion for DevelopmentMay need to learn to identify and value
feelings in both themselves and others
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“When people differ, a knowledge to type lessens friction and eases strain. In addition, it reveals the value of differences.”
Isabel Briggs
Myers
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Lessons Learned Lessons Learned
Those who know you and your type will access you accordingly
Understand, appreciate, and respect differences in others
GO WITH YOUR STRENGTHS!!
Use the knowledge of self and others to
influence
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Manager vs. LeaderManager vs. Leader
What are the differences?What are the differences?
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Manager vs. Leader: DefinitionManager vs. Leader: DefinitionManager Maintaining & managing
the status quo Directs/oversee people or
processes Handles day-to-day
functions Most concerned with
efficiency The “how” structure (e.g.,
policies, procedures, systems)
Leader Has commanding
authority or influences future happenings
Concerned with effectiveness
Visionary Emotional intelligence is
typically high Handles self &
relationships in a positive manner
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Manager vs. Leader: AccountabilityManager vs. Leader: Accountability
MANAGER “I implement the
rules”
LEADER “I know these rules
seem arbitrary but they actually serve a good purpose.”
“Let me show you how you can use them to your advantage.”
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Manager vs. Leader: PowerManager vs. Leader: Power
MANAGER Positional over
people
LEADER• Power with people
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Manager vs. Leader: ControlManager vs. Leader: Control
MANAGER Directs the doing
LEADER Provides tools and
training, then allows employees to “do it” by letting go
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Manager vs. Leader: ProblemsManager vs. Leader: Problems
MANAGER Solves problems
LEADER Facilitates employees
in resolving problems
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Manager vs. Leader: GoalsManager vs. Leader: Goals
MANAGER Arise via necessity
LEADER Arise via desire;
proactive
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Manager vs. Leader: ResponseManager vs. Leader: Response
MANAGER People “do” because
they’re told to “do
LEADER Influences the way
people think, gets buy-in; at the core is trust
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Manager vs. Leader: ChangeManager vs. Leader: Change
MANAGER Maintains status
quo Reactive
LEADER Constantly
challenging the status quo
Creates change and ensures people embrace it
Lets followers determine the best way for improvement
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Manager vs. Leader: RepresentationManager vs. Leader: Representation
MANAGER Limitations-focused
on present vs. new possibilities
LEADER Growth - “the sky
is the limit” New possibilities
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Avoid bad habits... Don’t think Avoid bad habits... Don’t think that it can’t be donethat it can’t be done
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Manager vs. Leader: FocusManager vs. Leader: FocusMANAGER Concerned with
Efficiency – Sets objectives and focuses on achieving goals (e.g. increasing productivity)
Tells employees “work smarter, not harder”
LEADER Concerned with
Effectiveness – Are we doing the RIGHT thing?
Leads their followers to the fulfillment of their potential: from where they are to where they could be
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Manager vs. Leader: HOW vs. Manager vs. Leader: HOW vs. WHAT, WHY & WHO?WHAT, WHY & WHO?MANAGER Understands how
things work and how to accomplish the work
LEADER Determines what
needs to be done and why (sets the vision)
Is open to how those goals are reached
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A good leader always looks at A good leader always looks at where they are going...where they are going...
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Manager vs. Leader: Make upManager vs. Leader: Make up
MANAGER Structure – systems,
controls, procedures, policies
LEADER
• People and relationships
• Trust
• Humility
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Manager vs. Leader: Financial Manager vs. Leader: Financial StewardshipStewardship
LEADER• Horizon-Is a visionary
• Creating a new future for themselves and their followers guided by their day-to-day decision making
• Sees beyond the bottom line
MANAGER Bottom Line – “Are
we within budget”
“Are we meeting our goals”
Counts, records, measures
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Manager vs. Leader: Emotional Manager vs. Leader: Emotional IntelligenceIntelligence
MANAGER Present to a lesser
degree
LEADER A “must” to be
successful
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Characteristics of an Effective LeaderCharacteristics of an Effective Leader Character Attitude
Positive “I own this” Open-minded Considers “new possibilities” and is a “change
agent,” Has a sense of humor
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““There is little difference in people, There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big but that little difference makes a big difference.difference.
The little difference is attitude.The little difference is attitude.
The big difference is whether it is The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.”positive or negative.”
W. Clement StoneW. Clement Stone
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Characteristics of an Effective LeaderCharacteristics of an Effective Leader CharacterIntegrity
Demonstrates respect for self and others especially during “challenging times”
Modest Honest Fair
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Characteristics of an Effective LeaderCharacteristics of an Effective Leader CharacterRole Modeling
Accountable for their actions Believe they have the power to self manage vs.
being managed by others Principles exhibited through behaviors/actions
vs. words/language
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader Job Performance/Results Results Oriented
Demonstrates initiative,drive, high standards, is focused on goals and outcomes, is accountable for results
Understands the “big picture” Values people (internal and external),
finances, processes, environment, and situation
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““A good leader is A good leader is determined”determined”
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective LeaderLeader Job Performance/ResultsCustomer Focused
Customer is the center of decision making, listens and reacts to customer feedback
Sets measurable standards, monitors, and takes action accordingly
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader Innovation
Bright Ideas Entertains new ways of thinking Thinks outside of the box
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““A good leader A good leader is always alert is always alert for new and for new and creative creative ideas... You ideas... You never know never know what’s in your what’s in your grasp” grasp”
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective LeaderLeader
InnovationRemoves “Silo” theory
Understands workflow of operations across departments and systems
Systems Thinker
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader Innovated
Mentoring/Coaching Removes barriers to employees meeting goals Facilitates staff to self manage Motivates and challenges staff Creates a learning environment
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The only legacy weleave behind is those
we teach
Quint Studer
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader
Relationships/Interpersonal SkillsCommunication
Listens Fosters 2-way communication resulting in a
win-win results Communicates in a clear, respectful, and
concise manner
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““There are tones of voice thatThere are tones of voice thatmean more than words”mean more than words”
Robert FrostRobert Frost
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader
Relationships/Interpersonal SkillsTeam Player
Supports and empowers others Never says “That’s not my job” Puts organization/team before self
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Characteristics of an Effective Characteristics of an Effective Leader Leader Relationships/Interpersonal Skills Relationship Building
Recognizes and rewards publicly, says “Thank you for ____ (being specific)
Genuine Trustworthy Credible Demonstrates exceptional Emotional Intelligence
(EI) Influencing is what counts
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Behavioral Based InterviewingBehavioral Based Interviewing
What is Behavioral Based Interviewing?A type of interviewing used to evaluate a candidate’s experiences and behaviors in order to determine their potential for success.
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The interviewer/employer identifies desired skills and behaviors necessary for the position and/or organization then structures questions to get detailed responses.
Behavioral Based InterviewingBehavioral Based Interviewing
How does it work?
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The basic premise is “the most accurate predictor of future performance is past performance in a similar situation.” Employers want to accurately forecast how an individual with perform in a particular job before making an offer.
Behavioral Based InterviewingBehavioral Based Interviewing
Why use this technique vs. “traditional” interviewing?
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Don’t hire just another pretty face!
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Traditional vs. Behavioral Traditional vs. Behavioral InterviewingInterviewingTraditional: You may be allowed to
project what you might or should do in a given situation
Behavioral: Looking for past experiences/actions only
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Traditional vs. Behavioral Traditional vs. Behavioral InterviewingInterviewing
Behavioral Based Question: “Give me a specific example of a time when you had to address an angry customer. What was the problem and what was the outcome?”
ExampleTraditional Interview Question: “How would
you address an angry customer?”
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Behavioral Based Interviewing - Behavioral Based Interviewing - FocusFocus
Specific Skills and Knowledge Ability to perform particular functions of the
job How you make decisions How you analyze a problem and resolve it
(situation, action, result – “story”) How you use communication skills with others Questions are “tested” for consistency
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“It’s not experience that counts, or college degrees, or other accepted factors, - success hinges on a person’s fit with the job.” That fit is based upon one’s thinking and reasoning styles, occupational interests, and behavioral traits being consistent with the demands of the particular job…a Job Match based upon empirical analysis!
Harvard Business Review
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Behavioral Based InterviewingBehavioral Based Interviewing
What constitutes a “good behavioral inquiry?” A “SHARE” response!SituationHindrancesActionResults/ConsequencesEvaluation
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Role PlayRole Play
Volunteer?We pay WELL!
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Traditional and Behavioral Based Interview Questions –
Must Have’s
This is where
YOU talk!
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Management or Leadership Roles Management or Leadership Roles for Speech Therapist/Audiologistfor Speech Therapist/AudiologistInformal (no title needed) Demonstrated by…
Technical skills Involvement in activities or processes – by
“actions” (e.g., committee work) Responsibilities assigned and/or requested
(being proactive and involved) Viewed by others as leader (through your
communication, action, character)
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Management or Leadership Roles Management or Leadership Roles for Speech Therapist/Audiologistfor Speech Therapist/AudiologistFormal (with a title) Site Leader Team Leader Supervisor Coordinator Manager Assistant Director Director Clinical Leader/Educator
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Management or Leadership Roles Management or Leadership Roles for Speech Therapist/Audiologistfor Speech Therapist/AudiologistDiscipline Specific Speech and Audiology Includes other related disciplines (e.g.,
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy) Includes “non-related” disciplines (e.g.,
Cardiology) Senior Level Roles (Vice President, Chief
Operating Officer) typically involves a wider scope of responsibilities (both clinical and non-clinical)
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Leadership Development Leadership Development OpportunitiesOpportunities
Formal ASHA – Special Interest Division (SID) 11 –
Administration and Supervision State Organization – E.g., Supervision
Committee Area Groups – e.g., West Suburban Speech
Language/Hearing Association Continuing Education programs at State
Organization and ASHA Advance degree – MBA, MHA, Public Health
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Leadership Development OpportunitiesLeadership Development OpportunitiesInformal Networking with others – within and outside of Speech-
Language Pathology & Audiology Within your organization – through your Human
Resources Department – Organization Development area
Look, Listen and Learn – what is it about a person that you’d like to emulate? Incorporate those behaviors and actions into your life!
Add “tools” to your toolbox – e.g., computer skills, regulatory knowledge
Get Involved…!
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Effective Leadership BehaviorsEffective Leadership BehaviorsClarify Purpose and DirectionBe UnderstandingProvide FocusManage ChangeCelebrate Diversity
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NO!
Are these leadership behaviors enough to Are these leadership behaviors enough to lead in Times of Change?lead in Times of Change?
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What is Conflict?What is Conflict?
Differences in perspective, beliefs, actions or interests.
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Why do Leaders needWhy do Leaders needConflict Management Skills?Conflict Management Skills?
Truly successful people…know something about how to relate to and motivate other people. They are able to work through conflicts in order to build more loyal and solid relationships. Successful people know how to resolve conflict…
The cowards guide to conflict Tim Ursiny, Ph.D.
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Leaders will be Called on to Leaders will be Called on to Manage ConflictManage Conflict
Increasing work force diversity
Emphasis on teams
Change management
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Leaders may become involvedLeaders may become involvedin Conflictin Conflict
Different perspectives, attitudes & behaviors
Turf wars
Hidden agendas
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Cost of conflict in the Cost of conflict in the workplaceworkplace
Turnover:- 85% of departing employees cite internal conflict as the job cause
Job Stress:- 75% of job stress is attributed to personal
conflict Time
- 42% of a manager’s time is spent on resolving conflict…..Conflict goes right to the bottom line!
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What words or feelings come What words or feelings come up for you when you think about up for you when you think about
conflict?conflict?
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Choices in Conflict ManagementChoices in Conflict Management
Negative
Avoid/ignore Give in Be Passive/
aggressive Bully Wait and get revenge
Positive
Deal with the issues Compromise Problem solve with
the other person Find a mutually
acceptable solution
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If the only tool you have is a If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every hammer, you tend to see every
problem as a nail.problem as a nail.Abraham MaslowAbraham Maslow
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Effective Conflict ManagementEffective Conflict Management
Analyze conflict
Understand the dynamics involved
Determine the appropriate method for resolution
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Conflict Resolution/ Negotiation Conflict Resolution/ Negotiation TechniquesTechniques
Mediation – a 3rd party acts as intermediary between parties & proposes solution for them to consider (non-binding)
Arbitration – parties agree in advance to abide by impartial 3rd party decision after both side have an opportunity to be heard Alternative dispute resolution – parties respectfully seek to resolve problem themselves
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Principles of Effective Conflict Principles of Effective Conflict ResolutionResolution
PEOPLE:
- Separate people from the problem
CRITERIA:- Develop an objective standard From Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher & William Ury
OPTIONS:
- Generate possibilities before deciding
INTERESTS:
- Focus on interests, not positions
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Steps to Handle ConflictSteps to Handle Conflict
Select time/place that fosters mutual respect Remember your goal Discover their goal Accept and validate their view Highlight areas where you both agree Look for win-win solutions Collaborate in selecting best alternative
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““Seek first to understand,Seek first to understand,then to be understood”then to be understood”
Steven Covey
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Learn to Listen Actively!Learn to Listen Actively!
Try to understand the other personAvoid “already always listening”Authentic listeningEmpathic listeningReflective listening
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Reflective Listening ExerciseReflective Listening Exercise
Reflect back (without judgement) what you hear the other person saying to you. See if you can summarize their main concern.
- DON’T predict, judge or argue mentally
- Listen to what is NOT being said
- Listen to HOW something is said
- Watch your body language• posture…eye contact…
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Reflective Listening Exercise: Reflective Listening Exercise: Student SupervisionStudent Supervision
A staff member complains to you that supervising a student takes too much time. She feels that it negatively impacts her productivity, her stress level and length of her work day.
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Reflective Listening Exercise: Reflective Listening Exercise: Holiday Work ScheduleHoliday Work Schedule
As the manager at a hospital, you must assure adequate coverage for patient care during the holiday week. You just published the staffing schedule and your staff are upset. As they talk to each other, the message escalates to “We NEVER get the time off we request. You don’t value us. How come we don’t get to spend time with our family like everybody else?”
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The human race has only one The human race has only one really effective weapon, and really effective weapon, and
that is laughter.that is laughter.Mark TwainMark Twain
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Leadership Challenges/RealitiesLeadership Challenges/RealitiesInternal: Work/Life Balance
Defining boundaries work and play “Not letting others’ down” can compete with personal time Balancing multiple priorities Stress!!
Expectations Boss’ and Physicians’ – in meeting goals
Decision making “Popular” or “unpopular” Being fair is better than being liked Leadership can be lonely
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Leadership Rewards: InternalLeadership Rewards: Internal Ability to be a “change catalyst” – can initiate,
manage, and lead in a new direction Opportunity to cultivate relationships Can set tone and expectations for processes Opportunity to mentor and lead others Opportunity to see the diamond in the rough Opportunity to see someone blossom Financial compensation typically increases as
you move up the ladder…but so do the expectations!
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Leadership RewardsLeadership RewardsExternal:Typically allows for development of
relationships outside of facility/systemSeen as a leader among your peersOpens new doors and opportunitiesOpportunity to network with others
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Creating a Work/Life BalanceCreating a Work/Life BalanceDefinition:Meaningful daily Achievement and Enjoyment
in Work, Family, Friends, and SelfAchievement Why do you want a better income…a new
car…to do a good job at workEnjoyment Happiness, Pride, Love, A Sense of Well
Being, Satisfaction …the Joys of Life!!
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How to Avoid Work/Life ImbalanceHow to Avoid Work/Life ImbalanceTry to be perfect…it’ll never work!Commit to unrealistic goals or
timeframes – you risk your credibility when they’re not achieved
Try to make everyone happy at your own expense – be realistic!
Avoid the “As Soon As” trap
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How to Create Work/Life BalanceHow to Create Work/Life BalanceLearn to self manage – organize,
prioritize, and do! Set boundaries for yourself
let other’s know of them too don’t feel guilty about them
Communicate – succinctly – verbally and in writing
Embrace your passion – learn to “work hard” so you can “play hard”
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Work really hard, but Work really hard, but remember remember to have fun!to have fun!
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How to Create Work/Life BalanceHow to Create Work/Life BalanceLook around you – do you have a role
model? If so, talk with him/her on how they create this balance
Acknowledge what is realistic given your external work responsibilities; develop a plan – follow it; when breakdown occurs, revise the plan and move on
Vacation – take one! Lose the guilt and enjoy it! Leave work at work!
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What have we learned in our What have we learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…It is a continuous learning process in
developing great leadership skills
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““View your career as a View your career as a marathon, not a sprint”marathon, not a sprint”
AnonymousAnonymous
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…Be a good listener…always! You’ll be
surprised at what you learnLearn from your mistakes; make changes;
move on!Reflect on the people who have been
instrumental in your leadership development and learning process…what is it about them that you’d like to emulate?
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…What Employees Want Help when they need it To know you care about them
What Peers Want No Politics Cooperation
What Your Boss Wants Results Low maintenance
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…Surround yourself with winners…soak
up their knowledge…learn, practice, act, evaluate, learn some more!!!
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…Say “Thank you” more …acknowledging
others goes a long wayDress for successBe open to new possibilities…health
care is ever-changing…be “fluid” and change with it!
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““A good leader is always ready for A good leader is always ready for any surprise while working on the any surprise while working on the
project”project”
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…“Balance” Don’t “Juggle” Take time for yourself and others
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Never UnderestimateNever Underestimatethe Differencethe Difference
YOUYOUCan Make!Can Make!
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What we have learned in our What we have learned in our leadership climb…leadership climb…
Have fun! Enjoy what REALLY COUNTS…we do!