BUS-FP3012
Leadership and Group Collaboration
Capella University
BUS3012- Fundamentals of Leadership
Selected Leader and Analysis
When receiving a new project, the first thing you need to do is analyze who the proper person or employee is to drive this project to success. After giving hard thought of who I can choose as a leader to drive this project, I decided to work with the director of Human Resources (HR). I believe this is the proper person to lead this project as we have worked in the past with employee retention and cultural changes to the organization. This leader not only shares a vision with me of equality but also has great morals and believes in building trust between employees and teams. HR is in charge of employee relations, benefits, and hiring which are all huge when promoting diversity as well as retaining it. As mentioned on an article from Provo college, “It may be true that a greater burden of the responsibility for establishing healthcare diversity falls on hospital administration and HR. After all, those departments control much of the hiring, advertising, and recruitment within their respective institutions” (Jordan, 2020, p.1). I have seen this person build trust with employees which is a huge part in leadership and team efforts. The HR director has great morals, gets along with all teams, all her subordinates are happy with her leadership approaches, and she is a great problem solver. By clarifying the values, goals and setting the example, she will lead the team to great success. She likes to envision the future and keeps the team updated with all the changes of the project; she allows everyone in the team to feel included in all aspects of the project which allow everyone to provide input. Also, she is a big believer in working with a diverse team to understand different perspectives and approaches to solving a problem. This leader will ensure that we start diversifying our teams in order to grasp a full understanding of the communities we serve as well as to be able to relate to them a little better. Diversifying our team is crucial to have better patient care and relationships,
“Mentorship plays a critical role in our medical system. Doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative personnel will always need the support of a mentor to guide them in their respective professions. It’s important for healthcare workers to have role models they can look up to and emulate throughout their careers. A lack of diversity can make it difficult for minority healthcare workers to find mentors with whom they identify and learn from. In turn, this can thwart their professional growth and their ability to provide the best patient care ” (Jordan, 2020, p.1). Overall, I feel this leader will be the best fit because we have trust within each other, she has great leadership skills, she built trust with employees, and as head of HR, once approved by the company board, has the power of interviewing more diverse groups.
Leadership Comparison
I believe that the HR director and myself both share a leadership trait that we truly believe
in and enforce. This is practicing honesty, having clear morals and building trust. All of these traits are practiced together and basically fall under one, you cannot have one without the other. Building trust with employees, teams and, shareholders is a huge part of successful leadership. Everyone needs to know that you are doing right by them and not only interested in profiting without regards of the well-being of others. Understanding of others is the most crucial trait when
addressing an issue. This is all built on trust, “ The best leaders understand the feeling of their team members, customers and associates. They know when to praise, and when to discuss problems (usually in private). Without empathy, leaders will be seen as cold, harsh and lacking understanding. They’re also likely to be regarded as untrustworthy.
Leadership and Group Collaboration
Capella University
BUS3012- Fundamentals of Leadership
Selected Leader and Analysis
When receiving a new project, the first thing you need to do is analyze who the proper person or employee is to drive this project to success. After giving hard thought of who I can choose as a leader to drive this project, I decided to work with the director of Human Resources (HR). I believe this is the proper person to lead this project as we have worked in the past with employee retention and cultural changes to the organization. This leader not only shares a vision with me of equality but also has great morals and believes in building trust between employees and teams. HR is in charge of employee relations, benefits, and hiring which are all huge when promoting diversity as well as retaining it. As mentioned on an article from Provo college, “It may be true that a greater burden of the responsibility for establishing healthcare diversity falls on hospital administration and HR. After all, those departments control much of the hiring, advertising, and recruitment within their respective institutions” (Jordan, 2020, p.1). I have seen this person build trust with employees which is a huge part in leadership and team efforts. The HR director has great morals, gets along with all teams, all her subordinates are happy with her leadership approaches, and she is a great problem solver. By clarifying the values, goals and setting the example, she will lead the team to great success. She likes to envision the future and keeps the team updated with all the changes of the project; she allows everyone in the team to feel included in all aspects of the project which allow everyone to provide input. Also, she is a big believer in working with a diverse team to understand different perspectives and approaches to solving a problem. This leader will ensure that we start diversifying our teams in order to grasp a full understanding of the communities we serve as well as to be able to relate to them a little better. Diversifying our team is crucial to have better patient care and relationships,
“Mentorship plays a critical role in our medical system. Doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative personnel will always need the support of a mentor to guide them in their respective professions. It’s important for healthcare workers to have role models they can look up to and emulate throughout their careers. A lack of diversity can make it difficult for minority healthcare workers to find mentors with whom they identify and learn from. In turn, this can thwart their professional growth and their ability to provide the best patient care ” (Jordan, 2020, p.1). Overall, I feel this leader will be the best fit because we have trust within each other, she has great leadership skills, she built trust with employees, and as head of HR, once approved by the company board, has the power of interviewing more diverse groups.
Leadership Comparison
I believe that the HR director and myself both share a leadership trait that we truly believe
in and enforce. This is practicing honesty, having clear morals and building trust. All of these traits are practiced together and basically fall under one, you cannot have one without the other. Building trust with employees, teams and, shareholders is a huge part of successful leadership. Everyone needs to know that you are doing right by them and not only interested in profiting without regards of the well-being of others. Understanding of others is the most crucial trait when
addressing an issue. This is all built on trust, “ The best leaders understand the feeling of their team members, customers and associates. They know when to praise, and when to discuss problems (usually in private). Without empathy, leaders will be seen as cold, harsh and lacking understanding. They’re also likely to be regarded as untrustworthy.
