Delegation and Succession Planning

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is to explore the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in the delegation of leadership duties to support succession planning.

Instructions

Consider the following scenario: As a DNP-prepared nurse leader, you developed a succession plan for your current leadership position, but the identified successor has been struggling with delegated tasks. Reflect on your readings this week and respond to the following:

1. Identify the steps you would take to modify or continue with your current succession plan.
2. Examine the impact of your decision (to modify or continue) on the identified successor and the team.

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Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

1. Evaluate the attributes of effective communication practices that build collaborative relationships and balance the concerns of individuals with organizational goals. (POs 2, 8)
2. Create collaborative relationships with interprofessional and interprofessional groups to champion organizational strategies and goals. (POs 2, 6, 8)
3. Analyze the role of the nurse leader in financial management, human resource management, strategic management, and information management at the micro, meso, and macrosystem levels. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)

Welcome to Week 4. The purpose of this week’s discussion is to explore the role of the DNP-prepared nurse in the delegation of leadership duties to support succession planning.

This discussion enables you to meet the following course and program outcomes:

1. Evaluate the attributes of effective communication practices that build collaborative relationships and balance the concerns of individuals with organizational goals. (POs 2, 8)

2. Create collaborative relationships with interprofessional and intraprofessional groups to champion organizational strategies and goals. (POs 2, 6, 8)

3. Analyze the role of the nurse leader in financial management, human resource management, strategic management, and information management at the micro, meso, and macrosystem levels. (POs 2, 4, 6, 8, 9)

Please review the discussion grading guidelines and support your post with scholarly references.

I am looking forward to reading your responses.