By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN In a research study that I recently completed with a large sample of charge nurses, they reported that the pace of change in their work environments in response to shifting health policy is exhausting. Managing the change is also one of their most significant leadership challenges. Few leaders in health care today would argue with … [Read more...]
Five Ways to be a More Effective Nurse Leader in a Complex World
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we created them." Albert Einstein A nurse leader recently presented an interesting dilemma to me. One of his young staff nurses was thinking about buying a home. She came to him and wanted to be certain that her job was secure and her hours would not be cut before … [Read more...]
Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN "We are in a time of accelerating disruptive change. In a VUCA world - one characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity , and ambiguity - traditional leadership skills will not be enough." Bob Johansen Many nurse leaders tell me that the last two years have been the most challenging in their leadership careers. What is … [Read more...]
Becoming a Systems Thinker
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “Business and human endeavors are systems…we tend to focus on snapshots of isolated parts of the system. And wonder why our deepest problems never get solved.” ― Peter Senge When senior nursing leaders are asked about qualities that they seek in their emerging leaders, they are quick to mention the importance of systems … [Read more...]
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