Posted: December 16th, 2016

Engaging Others with Leadership

Question

Engaging Others with Leadership:

Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric

Purpose:

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate knowledge of methods to engage others for a specific task successfully. Using Second Life™ to present a team-based scenario, evaluation of the interactions will identify positive areas as well as areas which need to improve.

Course Outcomes:

Through this assignment, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

CO #1: Analyze leadership qualities that facilitate collaboration and cooperation at the individual, team, community, and organizational levels within diverse healthcare settings to foster human health. (MPH PO #1, MSN PO # 1, 7)

CO #3: Develop personal and strategic communication modalities that foster negotiation, advocacy and positive work environments within diverse healthcare settings. (MPH PO #9, MSN PO #3)

CO #6: Analyze techniques that foster goal-directed decision-making that foster priority setting, innovation and dynamic interactions within diverse healthcare settings. (MPH PO #6, MSN PO #6, 8)

Total Points Possible:200 points

Requirements:

Description of the Assignment

1. In this 5-6 page paper (not including the title or references pages in the page count), the introduction contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others. One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted. One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted. The sections of the paper are identified.

2. Section One provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership as well as challenges facing leadership while engaging others. In addition to potential role of teams or engaging others in the healthcare environment is presented. Scholarly references to support the information are required.

3. Section Two focuses on an evaluation of the team ability to accomplish tasks. The team, as presented in the scenario, should be evaluated for each of the following elements:

· Ability to handle differences,

· Maintaining team order,

· Communication (both verbal and nonverbal), and

· Team Cohesiveness.

4. Section Three is where you assume the role of supervisor in order to develop the team. The evaluation should include the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

Scholarly support for actions is required.

5. Summary of this paper identifies the key points from the information provides as well as insights gained (what was learned) regarding engaging others with leadership.

Criteria for Content:

1. Introduction contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others. One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted. One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted. The sections of the paper are identified.

2. Section One provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership as well as challenges facing leadership while engaging others. In addition to potential role of teams or engaging others in the healthcare environment is presented. Scholarly references to support the information are required.

3. Section Two focuses on an evaluation of the team ability to accomplish tasks. The team, as presented in the scenario, should be evaluated for each of the following elements:

· Ability to handle differences,

· Maintaining team order,

· Communication (both verbal and nonverbal), and

· Team Cohesiveness.

4. Section Three focuses on team development. This action should include the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Scholarly support for actions is required.

5. Summary of this paper identifies the key points from the information provides as well as insights gained (what was learned) regarding engaging others with leadership.

Criteria for Format and Special Instructions

1. This assignment must be submitted to TurnItIn™, as required by the TurnItIn™ policy. A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” must be obtained. A score in the blue or green range indicates a similarity of less than 24% which is the benchmark for CCN graduate nursing students. Any other level of similarity index level requires the student to revise the assignment before the due date and time. To allow sufficient time for revision, early submission of the assignment to TurnItIn™ is highly encouraged. The final submission will be graded by faculty. If a Turnitin™ report indicates that plagiarism has occurred, the Academic Integrity policy will be followed.

2. The use of a dictionary is not allowedfor this assignment.

3. The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

4. A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

5. When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

6. Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic (except for introduction) of the paper.

7. The paper (excluding the title page and references page) should be at least 5 pages but not more than 8 pages long. Points will be lost for not meeting these length requirements (too short or too long)

8. Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.

9. Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

10. Past tense verbs are used when presenting information from published resources.

Category

Points

%

Description

Introduction

8

4

Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others. One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted. One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted. The sections of the paper are identified.

Leadership and Engaging Others

45

23

Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership and challenges facing leadership while engaging others. In addition, the potential role of teams or engaging others in the healthcare environment is presented. Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Team Evaluation

50

25

Focuses on an evaluation of the team ability to accomplish tasks. The team, as presented in the scenario, should be evaluated for each of the following elements:

· Ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Team Development

60

30

Content to be provided focuses on team development. This action should include the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Summary

8

4

Identifies the key points from the information provides as well as self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Paper Requirements

10

5

· 5-8 page paper (not including the title or references pages in the page count)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowedfor this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

APA Format

10

5

Title page, body of paper, and reference page must follow APA guidelines as found in the 6th edition of the manual. This includes the use of headings for each section or topic of the paper.

Citations in Text

4

1

Ideas and information that come from readings must be cited and referenced correctly.

Writing Mechanics

5

3

Rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, and punctuation are followed and consistent with formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

Past tense verb is used when presenting information from published resources

Total

200

100

Grading Rubric

Assignment Criteria

Exceptional

(100%)

Outstanding or highest level of performance

Exceeds

(88%)

Very good or high level of performance

Meets

(80%)

Competent or satisfactory level of performance

Needs Improvement

(38%)

Poor or failing level of performance

Developing

(0)

Unsatisfactory level of performance

Content

Possible Points= 181

Introduction

8 Points

7 Points

6 Points

3 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

· Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others.

· One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· The sections of the paper are identified

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

· Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others.

· One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· The sections of the paper are identified

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

· Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others.

· One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· The sections of the paper are identified

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

· Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others.

· One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· The sections of the paper are identified

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

· Contains a few statements regarding leadership and engaging others.

· One potential concern that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· One potential positive outcome that may occur while engaging others is noted.

· The sections of the paper are identified

Leadership and Engaging Others

45 Points

40 Points

36 Points

17 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

· Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership

· Provides a discussion of the challenges facing leadership while engaging others.

· Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

· Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership

· Provides a discussion of the challenges facing leadership while engaging others.

· Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

· Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership

· Provides a discussion of the challenges facing leadership while engaging others.

· Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

· Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership

· Provides a discussion of the challenges facing leadership while engaging others.

· Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

· Provides an explanation of the importance of leadership in engaging others including the role of leadership

· Provides a discussion of the challenges facing leadership while engaging others.

· Scholarly references to support the information are required.

Team Evaluation

50 Points

44 Points

40 Points

19 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Evaluate Communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Evaluate communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Evaluate communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Evaluate communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two or more of the following elements:

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to handle differences,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain order and mutual respect,

· Evaluate ability of the scenario team to maintain goal directed focus,

· Evaluate communication (both verbal and nonverbal) among scenario team members

Team Development

60 Points

53 Points

48 Points

23 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:

· Overall summary of the discussion and team interactions as presented in the scenario

· Discussion of one positive action demonstrated by a team member

· Discussion of three non-productive actions demonstrated during the scenario

· Discussion of one potential cause for the team dysfunction

· Discussion of two actions that can foster teams with multiple generations to work as a productive group

· Discussion of twoactions that can foster teams with multiple disciplines to work as a group

· Discussion of four actions that would foster the entire scenario team to work as a group

Conclusion

8 Points

7 Points

6 Points

3 Points

0 Points

Presentation of information was exceptional and included all of the following elements:

· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.

· Self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Presentation of information was good, but was superficial in places and included all of the following elements:

· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.

· Self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Presentation of information was minimally demonstrated in the all of the following elements:

· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.

· Self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in one of the following elements:

· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.

· Self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Presentation of information is unsatisfactory in two of the following elements:

· Summary of the key point from the assignment is clearly identified.

· Self-reflection about the relationship between leadership and engaging others.

Paper Requirements

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

The submitted assignment included all of the following elements:

· The assignment is 5-8 pages in length (not including the title or references pages)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowed for this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

The submitted assignment included fiveof the following elements:

· The assignment is 5-8 pages in length (not including the title or references pages)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowed for this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

The submitted assignment included only four of the following elements:

· The assignment is 5-8 pages in length (not including the title or references pages)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowed for this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

The submitted assignment included only three of the following:

· . The assignment is 5-8 pages in length (not including the title or references pages)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowed for this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

The submitted assignment included only two or less of the following:

· The assignment is 5-8 pages in length (not including the title or references pages)

· Headings (except for introduction) are present

· The use of a dictionary to define or explain leadership is not allowed for this assignment

· The textbook required for this course and lesson information may not be used as a reference for this assignment.

· A minimum of 7 (seven) scholarly references must be used.

· A Similarity Index of “blue” or “green” was achieved.

Content Subtotal

_____of points

Format

Possible Points = 19 Points

APA Style

10 Points

9 Points

8 Points

4 Points

0 Points

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including citations and headings), and

· reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

0 to 1 APA errors are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including citations and headings), and

· reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

2 – 3APA errors are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including citations and headings), and

· reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

4 – 5APA errors are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including citations and headings), and

· reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

6 – 7 APA errors are present

APA guidelines, as per the 6th edition of the manual, are demonstrated for the

· title page,

· running head,

· body of paper (including citations and headings), and

· reference page

One deduction for each type of APA format error

8 or greater APA errors are present

Citations

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

1 Points

0 Points

There are 0-1 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.

Permission to use references older than 5 years was obtained from faculty.

There are 2-3 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.

OR

Permission to use references older than 5 years was NOT obtained from faculty.

There are 4-5 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.

There are 6-7 errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.

There are 8 or greater errors in the crediting of ideas, and information that contributed to knowledge.

Writing Quality

5 Points

4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

0 Points

· 1–2 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

· 3 – 4 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

· 5 – 6 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

· 7 – 8 errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

· 9 or greater errors or exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual.

· When presenting information from a published resource, past tense verbs are required.

Format Subtotal

_____of points

8 or more errors and exceptions to the rules of grammar, spelling, word usage, punctuation and other aspects of formal written work as found in the 6th edition of the APA manual

Total Points

_____ of 200 points