| NCHL Competency | Rating (1–9) | Situation | Task | Action | Improvement on each competency | Result (1–5) | Outcome Rating (1–5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountability: Confront performance problems. |
Baseline =3 Current = 6 |
Moments of Indecisiveness in the early stages of my leadership development | Developing leadership stability and integrity |
Conducted studies and research on leadership, identified role model and self-actualization techniques Planned, conducted and reported research project that was a complex process |
I have improved in my ability to confront complex tasks at various levels |
3 |
4 |
| Achievement Orientation: Set and work to meet challenging goals. |
Baseline = 4 Current = 7 |
Working with an underperforming team | Motivating and directing the team |
Organized team meetings in which we did set goals and plans Cooperated with community based programs and participated as a regular team member Joined groups in the institution and contributed thoughts and experience |
Today I am capable of setting goals, objectives and plans how to achieve those goals within the set time |
4 |
4 |
| Change Leadership: Challenge the status quo. |
Baseline =5 Current = 8 |
Introducing new work models and structure in the team | Reassigning tasks, communication paths and modifying team objectives |
Applied Kotter’s 8 step model and managed to introduce the change Conducted further studies on change models |
Change is a complex process but I have gained skills from the Kotter’s change model especial the creation of change urgency which is a foundation for getting the team to accept and corporate during the change process |
5 |
5 |
| Collaboration : Encourage others. |
Baseline =4 Current = 8 |
Working with a divided team | Getting the team to work together | Introduced motivating factors such as appreciation, book gift for best team player and promotion within the group hierarchy | Team work is an effective way of performing multilevel tasks. I have learned to exercise charismatic leadership skills to motivate team members to corporate and feel good about their work and themselves |
3 |
4 |
| Financial Skills : Evaluate financial analyses and investments. |
Baseline =3 Current = 6 |
Reporting on expenditures on career projects | Getting every department to account for their expenditures in time and accurately. |
Developed a reporting window and format Completed research that involved use of funds Established expenditure program for my regular spending and finance management goals |
The project management process has reminded me and added new skills on finance management. I have learned to plan for an entire project through segmentation and budgeting for each segment and finally keeping record for each level and finally reporting whether the funds were spent properly. |
3 |
3 |
| Impact and Influence: Use indirect influence. |
Baseline =2 Current = 7 |
Influence others through charismatic leadership strategy | Imputing in others the skills, willingness, and desire to work with me, as a team and in individual capacity through an exemplary leadership strategy. | Exercised self-accountability and positive influence on others as a role model | Leader involvement is very significant, as I have come to learn and practice. It is important to empty self and get ones hand involved with the team. This skills and lessons I have learned through the course and the project |
4 |
3 |
| Information Seeki ng: Conduct research to maintain knowledge. |
Baseline =4 Current = 8 |
Balancing work and private studies | Acquiring new knowledge appropriate for my profession and general life principles |
Online and library studies and group discussions Conduct research project |
I have learned to inquisitive, determined, and detailed, through working and redoing the work where the examiner marked mistakes. Also, I have learned to seek for others opinion before engaging in risky, new and complex tasks. |
4 |
5 |
| Initiative: Take action on long-term opportunities. |
Baseline =4 Current = 8 |
Improving team performance by working on long term opportunities such as peer conferences attendance, membership registration to healthcare groups and boards | Getting myself and team to identify, track and take action on long term opportunities |
Registered for peer conferences, and attended other health service bodies Attended extracurricular trainings Participated in clubs |
Throughout the program, I have learned the importance of schedule. I have learned to seek for opportunities to improve my abilities, skills, knowledge and those of people I work with. |
5 |
5 |
| Innovative Thinking: Apply "tried and true" concepts or trends. |
Baseline =5 Current = 7 |
Applying learned theories to practice | Enhancing patient-nurse interactions, improving team members cooperation and motivation and applying working leadership theories |
Applied leadership and nursing theories and models Exercised team leadership |
The application of tried and true concepts have become invaluable to my progress. the concepts have come in handy in decision making process and problem solving |
4 |
4 |
| Interpersonal Understanding : Commit to understanding others. |
Baseline =3 Current = 6 |
Setting aside personal ambition and pride to develop the best in associates and team | Engage in interactive and social moments with others and apply keen listening to understand the motives and situations that influence others to act |
Exercised awareness of other people’s needs. Engaged in group and social activities |
Throughout the program, I have understood the value of understanding others to better enhance corporation and service delivery |
3 |
4 |
| Organizational Awareness: Adapt actions to climate and culture. |
Baseline =4 Current = 9 |
Understanding patient culture and other people, especially team, in accomplishing fruitful relations and discharge of responsibilities | Exercising caution and awareness in all cases | Observation to learn others and have them express how they would want to be approached in case of misunderstanding | the program has improved my ability to understand organizational operations and how to achieve sustainability through corporation with various stakeholders |
2 |
3 |
| Performance Measurement: Monitor a "scorecard" of quantitative and qualitative measures. |
Baseline =3 Current = 5 |
Measuring team performance with respect to team goals | Monitor a "scorecard" of quantitative and qualitative measures to determine the organization and team direction and provide suggestions |
Determine the measurement scale and quantification technique Conduct research project |
The process enabled me to understand how to measure the outcome a research could have on the organization, clients and the relationship between the clients and the organization. A research process should be able to enhance productivity through improved service delivery |
4 |
4 |
| Process Management & Organizational Design: Benchmark best processes and practices. |
Baseline =5 Current = 7 |
Reviewing organization structure and design that affects process management and developing better alternatives | Benchmark best processes and practices |
Identified best benchmarking strategies and application of results for better organizational change Conduct research project |
After the project, I have learned important skills in planning, conducting, analyzing, reporting and assessing a project which is essentially a process management Also, I have learned how organizational design affects the access of information which boils down to bureaucracy. Leadership integrity is significant in all levels. |
3 |
4 |
| Project Management : Provide project oversight and sponsorship. |
Baseline = 6 Current = 8 |
Managing projects | Provide project oversight and sponsorship |
Understand and apply project management tools Complete research project |
After the project, I have learned important skills in planning, conducting, analyzing, reporting and assessing a project which is essentially a process management |
3 |
3 |
| Self-Confidence : Take on challenges. |
Baseline =4 Current = 7 |
Taking on challenging tasks involving decision making and | Assessing situations and deciding appropriately |
Applied decision-making tools and self-esteem development strategies such as self-talk and role models Practiced more public interactions, speeches and social interactions |
My public speech delivery skills, socialization and self-confidence improved tremendously |
4 |
4 |
| Self-Development : Pursue long-term personal development. |
Baseline =6 Current = 8 |
Identifying the main area of focus for present and future development and self-satisfaction | Pursuing long term personal development | Reviewing personal goals, objectives, schedule,and opportunities | I have obtained skills in financial, social, organizational, public relations and career development among others |
4 |
5 |
| Strategic Orientation: Conduct environmental scanning. |
Baseline =4 Current = 7 |
Understanding the gaps and opportunities for team and personal developments provided within and around the organization | Conducting environmental scanning for new opportunities |
Organized for brainstorming sessions and environment analysis Conducted interviews with colleagues to discover new opportunities |
Environmental scanning was significant in identification of development opportunities that have harnessed my capabilities along diverse paths |
3 |
4 |
| Team Leadership : Demonstrate leadership. |
Baseline =5 Current = 7 |
Leading team | Managing the team to achieve its objectives through the input of every member |
Exercising situational and charismatic leadership skills Leading teams |
Team work is an effective way of performing multilevel tasks. I have learned to exercise charismatic leadership skills to motivate team members to corporate and feel good about their work and themselves |
4 |
4 |
| Communication Skills : Communicate in a clear, logical, and grammatical manner. |
Baseline =4 Current = 6 |
Communicating to groups, team and completing projects | Develop my grammar and communication skills | Conduct frequent public speaking, writing skills, and listening skills |
I have learned to deliver both public and written addresses. As part of the project, report writing has helped me to get my writing skills together |
4 |
4 |
Competency Analysis
The workenvironment in professional lines presents challenges that require special skills and strength to overcome and solve. Solutions should be able to bring positive progress in personal life and the organization ( Masters& Wallace, 2010 ). The competency analysis has helped me to understand my ability to perform exceptionally and reach greater heights. This has not and cannot be possible without teamwork ( Lake, Baerg& Paslawski, 2015 ). From this analysis, my goals are to improve my leadership skills and apply learned skills. I intend to do this by cooperating with teams, increasing knowledge and become more outgoing to discover even newer opportunities ( West, 2012 ).
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References
Lake, D., Baerg, K., & Paslawski, T. (2015). Teamwork, leadership,and communication: collaboration basics for health professionals. Brush Education.
Masters, A., & Wallace, H. R. (2010). Personal development for life and work . Cengage Learning.
West, M. A. (2012). Effective teamwork: Practical lessons from organizational research . John Wiley & Sons.
