The unit you are working on had an opening for a team leader position. You applied and, to your surprise, you get the position. You begin leading the team next week. After the excitement dies down, you begin to get nervous about the new position. Can you really do this job? You know that the team includes two RNs, one LPN, and two CNAs. You have worked with all of the members, but you don’t know any of them well. Your nurse manager tells you that one of the RNs has a reputation of being quiet and passive and the other is “pushy.” He has made most team leaders wish he would go away. The LPN has worked on the unit longer than any of the other team members and is a hard worker. The two CNAs also have a lot of experience. Now what do you do?
Questions:
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What information about teams do you need to consider?
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Describe the type of team leader you want to be and how this might impact decisions you need to make now.
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What additional information about the team members might you ask the nurse manager?
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What would be the expected phases of team development?
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How will you build team cohesiveness? Consider the barriers and strategies to address.
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