The purpose of this assignment is to use the skill of reflection to identify what you have learned from this course (Managing and engaging collabora

The purpose of this assignment is to use the skill of reflection to identify what you have learned from this course (Managing and engaging collaboration) and how you will use this information moving forward in your career.

In two pages, answer the following questions:

1) Did you successfully achieve the SMART goal you set in Assignment #1 from the beginning of the semester? Why or why not?

2) Are there parts of this goal you wish to carry forward and continue working on post-semester? Please explain how you will continue to work on this goal. If not, please set a new goal and identify how you will achieve it moving forward.

3) In your opinion, what is the single most important skill for a collaborator working in a health care setting and why (Use content from the course to support your answer)? There is no right or wrong answer to this!

Assignment 1 - Self-Reflection

As a healthcare practitioner who aspires to be an effective leader, I am aware of how important it is to foster and manage collaboration in the healthcare environment. In order to provide patients with high-quality care, encourage teamwork, and advance a great workplace culture, collaboration is essential. I have established a personal SMART goal that includes precise, measurable, reachable, pertinent, and time-bound objectives in order to improve my talents in managing and enticing teamwork.

SMART Goal: By strengthening my communication abilities and encouraging a culture of teamwork among healthcare professionals within my organization, my SMART goal is to increase my capacity to manage and engage in collaboration (Latham, 2020). In particular, I want to improve my abilities in dispute resolution, effective communication, and active listening.

Resource for Learning: I will use the John Maxwell resource "Effective Communication and Collaboration in Healthcare" to accomplish this goal. This book provides insightful analysis, winning tactics, and helpful pointers for fostering teamwork and communication in healthcare settings. It offers examples from real-world situations and case studies that will aid in my comprehension of the difficulties and opportunities involved in successfully managing collaboration.

To practice and improve my collaboration skills, I will implement the following strategy:

Engage in regular team meetings: I will give thoughts and opinions to team meetings and conversations while also paying attention to what others have to say. I can improve my communication skills, have a deeper comprehension of team dynamics, and encourage group problem-solving by doing this.

Seek feedback and guidance: I will proactively ask my coworkers and managers for comments on how well I collaborate and communicate. This input will help me determine my strengths and shortcomings and will offer me information on areas where I can improve. I will also look for mentorship from seasoned professionals who can offer their insights and experiences in successfully managing collaboration.

To demonstrate evidence of achieving my goal, I will:

Maintain a reflection journal: I will keep a notebook where I record the successes, setbacks, and insights I have while honing my collaborative abilities. This journal will serve as proof of my development and a resource for introspection and personal development.

Receive positive feedback from colleagues: To find out how my team members and coworkers view my ability to collaborate, I will actively seek their input. Progress toward achieving my goal will be indicated by favorable feedback, such as enhanced team chemistry, practical communication, and increased participation (Nguyen et al., 2019).

Resolve conflicts successfully: I will make an effort to use productive conflict-resolution strategies in the healthcare context. My capacity to effectively manage collaboration will be shown by my ability to resolve issues in a constructive and collaborative way.

Timeline: By August 20, 2023, I will have achieved this objective. I will periodically evaluate my progress, revise my plans as required, and make sure I put in enough time and effort to get the results I want.

References

Latham, G. (2020). Goal setting: A five-step approach to behaviour change. InOrganizational collaboration (pp. 1020). Routledge.

Nguyen, T., White, S., Hall, K., & Bell, R. (2019). Emotional intelligence and managerial communication.American Journal of Management,19(2), 5463.