The democratic leadership style allows other team members to have input. This style of leadership is a democratic leadership style. The democratic leadership style is a very open and collegial style of running a team. Ideas move freely amongst the group and are discussed openly. Everyone is given a seat at the table, and discussion is relatively free flowing.
Democratic is the leadership style the writer of this report is most comfortable with. An effective …show more content…
Leadership must exist in every healthcare facility where effecting change and achieving high standards of patient care are stipulated in job titles, such as Director of Nursing, Nurse Consultant, or Modern Matron (Sullivan and Garland, 2010). However, the taking on of a leadership role by itself is not sufficient for ensuring effectiveness. The leader must be knowledgeable about leadership and be able to apply leadership skills in all aspects of work. Heller et al (2004) suggest that on the whole, nurses are not adequately prepared for the role of leader during their nursing education programs. This gap between adequate educational preparation and the demands of the clinical setting can result in ineffective leadership in nursing. This is the first of two articles about promoting and developing leadership in nursing. The purpose of this first article is three-fold: firstly, to reaffirm issues concerning definitions and theories underpinning leadership; secondly, to examine the factors that enhance leadership in nursing; and thirdly to convey information about the nature of leadership content taught in undergraduate