HCS/475 Wk 1 Discussion: Leadership Skills

HCS/475: Leadership And Performance Development

Wk 1 Discussion: Leadership Skills DUE Thursday 3/21

Ch. 4: Chronology of Leadership Study and Practice

Wk 1 Summary: Leadership and Management Characteristics

Discussion Topic

It is important that a director of any department embodies specific qualities and skills. As the chief executive officer (CEO) of a hospital, you and the hospital’s board of directors are interviewing candidates for a department director position. The ideal candidate must have experience and mentoring abilities to train their future employees. Before you begin the interview process, you must prepare a list of the skills and characteristics a qualified candidate needs to possess.

Create a word cloud using keywords that represent the skills and characteristics of a leader. You may use research from sources, such as the course textbook, weekly readings, and online resources. Share your word cloud and describe why you chose the skills and characteristics of a leader that are included in your word cloud.

Response Requirements

• By Thursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.

• By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.