Aim of Assessment This assessment aims to build on the learning outcomes for ass

Aim of Assessment
This assessment aims to build on the learning outcomes for assessment 1 and apply the principles of effective leadership and change theory to a change strategy or performance improvement plan in the health care sector. The assessment asks students to consider the implications for capacity building at both personal and organisational levels, and the ways in which workplace culture may enhance or hinder the achievement of sustainable change outcomes. Students are asked to consider the role of the leader in developing workplaces that are flexible and able to meet the demands for change.
Details
In 2000 words critically discuss the role of the leader in facilitating any change process or performance improvement strategy in a workplace. The role of the leader should be discussed in relation to a health related workplace. You will be required to examine the components of sustainable change and the roles of the leader in facilitating change using examples that have been covered in this subject. Use of contemporary relevant literature is expected throughout your essay, as well as references from each of the three modules.
Instructions:
Identify one change process or one performance improvement strategy relevant to clinical practice that requires a performance improvement. Identify and critically discuss relevant aspects of the following:
• the role of the leader in this particular change process or performance improvement.
• the leadership style(s) that can assist in making the identified change.
• the components of ensuring sustainable change.
• the importance of the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic goals when considering workplace change.
• the barriers and facilitators in this change process and leadership strategies to minimise resistance in this change process.
For this assessment, you are expected to write a scholarly essay that discusses the chosen topic in a critical manner and demonstrates your understanding of the ideas and concepts related to leading organisational performance improvement or change.
It is expected that you will use the accepted format for an academic essay including:
• an introduction with a thesis statement.
• sections made up of a number of paragraphs that address each of the assignment points and
• a comprehensive conclusion.
• APA 7 referencing.