Annotated PowerPoint Content
The Scenario.
The choice of an appropriate scenario is key
Select a scenario which will ensure you address the Learning Outcomes
The scenario must be one where leadership is witnessed not where you were the leader. We learn better from examples of good practice.
Agree it with your Personal Tutor
It is necessary to explain the facts surrounding the chosen scenario where the student his able to sufficiently establish the context and background of the example of leadership.
When selecting the example to use as the focus for this assignment it is necessary that multiple individuals are involved.
Analysis ( Level 6 academic skill)
Within the presentation it is expected that students will discuss, analyse and consider the following aspects.
Leadership as applied to the NHS.
One style of Leadership
Any behaviour/trait associated with that style of leadership
The use of communication and interpersonal skills to carry out leadership.
The decisions making process exhibited by the leader.
Annotated PowerPoint Structure
The following is guidance on the format structure and content of the assessment. Conforming to this structure will allow your marker to assess your work more easily and will ensure consistency with feedback.
Departing from this structure may result in a reduced Grade or even an unsuccessful submission.
Slide 1: Leadership in nursing
Include Student Identification number.
Provide a BRIEF introductory commentary stating what will be covered in the Annotated PowerPoint.
Slide 2: The Scenario
The instance of leadership on which the discussion focuses,
Why this specific example has been chosen. Include only factual information
Slide 3 Leadership theory.
What is leadership?
Why is leadership in healthcare essential, and how does it contribute to enhancing patient care? This should be theoretical and it is not required to be directly related to the scenario
Slide 4 Leadership Style
What is the style of leadership that is relevant to the example that has been chosen in slide 2.
Explore the theoretical construct of this style of leadership. Once again it is not required to be directly related to the scenario, however this can be mentioned as the scenario is the trigger for this style.
Slides 5-6 Relate theory to practice in these slides
These slides are required to be directly related to the scenario. the theory must be explored in the context of the scenario.
The content of these slides will depend very much on the chosen scenario and may differ from student to student
Relate the chosen style of leadership to the example identified in slide 2.
Select specific aspects from the scenario which are consistent with the theory.
Critique the theory and consider strengths and weaknesses with examples for the scenario.
Slide 7 Clinical Decision Making
This slides should demonstrate how the clinical decisions were made within the scenario.
The theory of clinical decisionmaking must be explored in thecontext of the scenario. e.g
prescriptive/normative
Inductive /deductive
Select specific aspects from the scenario which are consistent with the theory.
Critique the theory and consider strengths and weaknesses of the decisions with examples for the scenario.
Slides 8-9 Personal Learning and Future Development
Offer summaries of key personal learning emerging from the example.
Identify how this will inform the student’s practice now, and in the future.
An action plan may be used in slide 9 however it is not essential
Slide 10 Conclusion
What has the Annotated PowerPoint covered?
An overview of the content, to demonstrate skills in structuring academic work.
Slides 11-15, the Reference List
This should consist only of the references used in the Annotated PowerPoint, formatted in accordance with the Harvard system.
These slides do not require annotation
Additional
Throughout the presentation you should also:-
Involve relevant sources of literature and incorporate evidence-based practice.
Apply the findings of research in a manner which expands and deepens your appreciation of practice.
Demonstrate awareness of your own needs and the value of receiving supervision/ support/ advice as appropriate.
