NHS5004 - Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Master's Learners Assessment 1 Response Letter Dear Lynnette, Desirable leadership qualities References List References in APA format 1 2 Print Leadership and Group Collaboration Scoring Guide Criteria Non-performance Basic Proficient Distinguished Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project. Does not identify leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project. Identifies leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project. Describes leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project. Describes in detail desirable leadership qualities that are specifically appropriate for the proposed project. Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader. Does not compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader. Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader in a way that does not illuminate similarities and differences. Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader. Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen health care leader, using specific examples or actions that illustrate the similarities and differences. Explain one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model. Does not explain one’s role as project leader using approaches from a selected leadership model. Explains one’s role as project leader, but does not reference approaches from a selected leadership model. Explains one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a selected leadership model. Explains one’s role as project leader in detail, referencing approaches from a selected leadership model with support from academic resources. Describe an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Does not describe an approach to facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Describes an approach that is unlikely to facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Describes an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Describes multiple approaches to effectively facilitate collaboration among a professional team. Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. Does not respond to the assignment prompt and/or does not organize text appropriately, uses inappropriate tone, or does not include structurally sound sentences. Addresses the assignment purpose with minimal issues related to evidence, tone, and sentence structure. Addresses assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. Presents a focused purpose through strong organizational skills. Presents evidence through strong paraphrasing/summarizing and appropriate tone and sentence structure. .

1. NHS5004 - Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis
for Master's Learners
Assessment 1 Response Letter
Dear Lynnette,
Desirable leadership qualities
References
List References in APA format
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Leadership and Group Collaboration Scoring Guide
Criteria
Non-performance
Basic
Proficient

2. Distinguished
Describe leadership qualities desirable for the proposed project.
Does not identify leadership qualities desirable for the proposed
project.
Identifies leadership qualities desirable for the proposed
project.
Describes leadership qualities desirable for the proposed
project.
Describes in detail desirable leadership qualities that are
specifically appropriate for the proposed project.
Compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen
health care leader.
Does not compare one’s own leadership skills against those of a
chosen health care leader.
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen
health care leader in a way that does not illuminate similarities
and differences.
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen
health care leader.
Compares one’s own leadership skills against those of a chosen
health care leader, using specific examples or actions that
illustrate the similarities and differences.
Explain one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a
selected leadership model.
Does not explain one’s role as project leader using approaches
from a selected leadership model.
Explains one’s role as project leader, but does not reference
approaches from a selected leadership model.
Explains one’s role as project leader, using approaches from a
selected leadership model.
Explains one’s role as project leader in detail, referencing
approaches from a selected leadership model with support from
academic resources.
Describe an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration
among a professional team.
Does not describe an approach to facilitate collaboration among

3. a professional team.
Describes an approach that is unlikely to facilitate collaboration
among a professional team.
Describes an approach to effectively facilitate collaboration
among a professional team.
Describes multiple approaches to effectively facilitate
collaboration among a professional team.
Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text,
incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically
sound sentences.
Does not respond to the assignment prompt and/or does not
organize text appropriately, uses inappropriate tone, or does not
include structurally sound sentences.
Addresses the assignment purpose with minimal issues related
to evidence, tone, and sentence structure.
Addresses assignment purpose in a well-organized text,
incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically
sound sentences.
Presents a focused purpose through strong organizational skills.
Presents evidence through strong paraphrasing/summarizing and
appropriate tone and sentence structure.

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NHS-FP5004 -Collaboration, Communication, and
Case AnalysisforMaster'sLearners
Assessment 1 Scenario
Use the following scenario as a basis to complete Assessment 1.
Imagine that you work in a health care facility and your boss
has just stopped by your office and
says the following:
Hi, I just have a couple of minutes - please forgive me for
stopping in without advanced notice. One
of the results of a recent employee survey at Lakeland Clinic
indicates we have some issues to
address. The data show 75% of the employees have concerns
about at least one of the following:
diversity issues, workplace incivility, and poor work-life
balance.
Senior leadership has asked me how I plan to respond, and my
first inclination is to put you in
charge of assembling a team to address one of the issues. You

5. have demonstrated effective
organizational and communication on other projects and I think
you will be a great asset as we
move forward.
I have to run right now, but I’ll send you an email with more
information before I leave today. See
you later!
Subsequent Email:
Thanks for talking with me this morning. I just want you to
know that this is really a great
opportunity for you. I know you have been interested in taking
steps to becoming a leader in this
organization and now it’s time to realize your potential.
As you know we opened the Lakeland Medical Clinic to serve
area residents who were unable or
unwilling to use the services offered at the main hospital. The
first two months of operation saw
strong patient volume. Since then, the numbers have dropped
off dramatically. This prompted
leadership to start asking some questions, which lead to the
internal survey that I mentioned
yesterday.
I just met with leadership and they determined that the priority
right now is the diversity issue
because we have the opportunity to improve outcomes for both
employees and the community.
This is part of an e-mail I got from the clinic director last week:
“…after careful examination of all aspects of the organization
and talking with some
neighborhood leaders we have concluded that residents in the

6. community do not feel
comfortable coming to the clinic. It seems the staff are lacking
the ability to develop a trusting
relationship with the residents primarily because they do not
understand the cultural values
and norms. The neighborhood residents, which you know are
predominantly Haitian, often feel
their beliefs, values, and health practices are notunderstood.
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When staff members were hired, we only considered their past
work experiences, education
and potential. We may have failed to fully consider their ability
to work with diverse
populations.“
Hopefully the information gives you a better understanding of
the issues to be addressed. Time to
get started as things need to move quickly.
I want you to assemble a committee to clearly define the
problem and ultimately provide guidance
on solutions. Before introducing you to the clinic director and
executive team, I want to review your
approach specific to leadership style and collaboration.
I want two things from you in a written document. The first part
is just for me, but the second part I
intend to share with the clinic director.
First, identify and describe a leader you would choose to lead a
project like this and explain why. It
can be anyone that is qualified, even someone famous. Your
choice will tell me a lot about your
leadership approach and priorities. Next, select one of the
characteristics that make them
successful and compare it against your leadership skills.
The second item is related to leading and fostering teamwork
and collaboration among a group of
interdisciplinary professionals. We are looking for 4–6 members
to serve on a committee who will

8. be considering the diversity issue and ultimately making a
recommendation on how to address it.
I want you to:
• Describe your role and approach to leading the group. How
will you lead and communicate? Will
you be an authoritative, collaborative, democratic, servant, or
transformational type of
leader? Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your approach
in the context of this project.
• Describe how you would facilitate collaboration to maximize
team effectiveness. You might
consider:
o Communication technologies.
o Practices (accountability, decision making, delegating).
o Techniques for sharing information and ideas.
o Any others ideas you might have.
Remember this information will be shared with the clinic
director so keep it clear, focused,
and professional. Creativity is important; however, we want to
be sure that your ideas and
approaches align with current health care organization trends
and practices, so include
references from current academic or professional resources to
support your points.
I have confidence in you!
Lynnette

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Assessment 1 Scenario