LDRS 500 – Wafa Siyam

July 9, 2018

Response to CHARLIEMABLE’ S Post

Response to CHARLIEMABLE‘ S Post

https://create.twu.ca/charliemable/2018/07/05/contentment-in-later-years/#builder_active

‘None of us knows what is ahead… The important thing is to use today wisely and well, and face tomorrow eagerly and cheerfully and with the certainty that we shall be equal to what it brings.’

Yes, Its how to fill our tank with ideas more thoroughly and frequently. Using our energy more strategically so, in regard, we will be able to bring our strength and productive stamina to our life experience. Knowing what brings value to us is essential when making a decision; then, how to spend our power wisely.

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Response to Leadership Prof.

As a leader in your industry, how do you integrate new technologies (lab testing, online patient access to medical records, etc.) with the face-to-face connection between patient and provider? Do you think there are some activities in health-care that should be completed by human beings? If so, how can those experiences be deepened or strengthened through technology?
— Leadership Prof

From what I understand, and reference to my blog,

Collaborative care model approach through an interactive system that connects the patient to their doctors, pharmacist, dietitians, exercise professional, lab results, etc. However, one of the idea that I was thinking about considering, if the patient needs to have medication, doctors can place the order for the patient through an integrated system that connects to nearest pharmacy or any available pharmacy or any reference to the patient. I believe this type of integrated system will help to reduce therapeutic turn around time through waiting or finding another pharmacy; which in regard, provides patient with manageable turnaround time.

Another application of the integrated system is a mobile phlebotomist, to enable patients to have their blood work done when they are at home without the need to go to the nearest lab or clinic. They can place their order through the system and someone will attend the order. I think this will facilitate healthcare service and empower the patient care system. In addition to, the POCT devices that are available in doctors ‘offices or pharmacies, helps diabetic patients and enable them to manage their treatments and health based on the results.

I believe any integration in the healthcare system will assist in effective patient management integration as a whole. Considering professional experience and patient experience with the feedback provided by patient or both on the service will help the clinician in their decision-making and have benchmark quality of service. Therefore, considering identifying the care gap, risks, engage patients, manage care, measure the outcome in a defined population, and data integration; hence, communicating them in two ways will have an insight of sustained multi functional-integrated system. Learning and having insight from the best practice will participate in the integration.

Other applications that provide patient care are;

The patient portal, which available for patient 24/7 anywhere through the internet connection; however, in British Colombia my ehealth is an alternative approach which provides secure access to any confidential information related to patient’s results.
Considering other forms of communication that we have here in BC like HealthLink BC which connected to nurses, dietitians, exercise professionals, Pharmacist.
Implementation of the TELUS Health Wolf EMR (Continuum, 2013), in which they provide secure access to vital information to their patients. The continuity of care that enhances and empowers patients in managing their health. Integrated primary care team, which assist in accelerating the speed of transferring the information and patient management quality when met the needs of the patient.

July 6, 2018

LDRS 500-Unit 10-LA

Reflection- Leadership course-Unit 10-LA

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“The best of life is always ahead, always further on” (Sir William 1940, as cited in Watson, 1951, p.267).

My decision-making process influenced by many factors. Experience or what I call it “learning lesson” is one of these factors, Knowledge, Cultures, organizational goals, relationships, and shared information. Some of my decisions stemmed from self-confidence about what I learned and repeated every day, which helps me respond quickly to situations. Acknowledge my mistakes and take the necessary steps to correct repair or amend the case. I relate to my emotions or other emotions which also affect and influence my decision. Work style and delegating work participated significantly in my decision-making process in a way that I can think in too many directions.my decision-making and critique approaches to thinking or handling have been craved to learn more about servant leadership orientation. I learned to evaluate scholarly research articles and the method used and how it benefits the study to answer the research question and It all based on evidence, and what I meant by that decision-making evidence-based. I learned it through all units, how to apply these lessons wisely.

I learned what shaped a good leader is a capacity and ability to lead a team and ourselves through the difficult or adverse situation while keeping up the team. Furthermore, the motivation that can take the team extra miles in their endeavor.

“The servant-leader is a servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve. To serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to lead … The best test and the difficult to administer is this: Do those served grow as persons? Do they, while being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, and more likely themselves to become servants? And, what is the effect on the least privileged in society; Will they benefit, or, at least, not further be deprived? (1970,p.15; as cited in Northouse, 2016, p.220). What a great lesson in these words! Definitely, it’s the word that I will have it in my desktop from now and on. Creating the opportunity for someone in your team to grow within the organization, it’s the ability that servant leader ownership. The transformation that happened through servant leadership process within leader-follower oriented relationship towards the attainable goal has a tremendous takeaway lesson. To function within the transformational servant model, it may require the whole organizational structure to become fluid and function like the sand in an egg timer that flows both ways (Page & Wong, 200, p. 69). Leadership is a journey and the leader of that ship who helps to make the way safe and authentic. The effective system is useful when people who make them are effective. The positive use of power in a servant leadership approach when influencing the situation; starts with love, humility, and altruism.

“The best of life is always ahead, always further on” (Sir William 1940, as cited in Watson, 1951, p.267).

Reference

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice, Seventh Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 971452203409

Watson, L.E. (1951). _Light from Many Lamps_. New York: Simon and Schuster

July 6, 2018

Response to Kunal Singla’s Post- Leadership story

My leadership story

Thank you for your support in your community to improve oral health and well-being. Drawing from your leadership story, Accountability with encountering the preventative measures, shaping oral health, making a change, and integrating leadership through learning community and an alternative perspective that constitutes a leader.

Leadership based on circumstances, the situation that mold the leader. The leadership process starts with an individual who is respective to responsibility and willing to serve others as a leader. Decision-making is one of the vital element in the engaging of the leadership process.

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Response to Shazz’ s Post- Leadership story-unit 10

My Leadership Story

Thank you for sharing your leadership story and the core value of this insight. Supporting well-being and providing a real-life example of how your strategy worked out and how guided you through a series of problem-solving that worked effectively. Helping others in their healing process and finding their safe space in their community without being judged. Regarding, mental health awareness for employees and the studies found; spending 5 minutes per week viewing a short video clip or reading a document or even take a break time, have a positive psychological effect on wellness and productivity and increase mental health awareness at the workplace.

July 4, 2018

My Leadership Story-Assignment-Unit 10

My Leadership Story

My story is about conflict resolution; I hope it will inspire someone to make a change in their life.

Thank you for listening

Reference

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice, Seventh Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 971452203409

July 1, 2018

Response to Layla’s post- Unit 9-LA 2

https://create.twu.ca/layla11/2018/06/26/unit-9-learning-activity-2/

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about FedEx company, and regard to your question: What are the key traits or abilities of a leader which can contribute to the ability of foresight in your opinion?

Referring to the question and the quote that I excerpted from your post, “According to Malgeri’s (2010) definition about foresight which “can be considered a behavioural inclination, referring to an individual’s tendency to devote a significant amount of time engaged in thought or activities concerning the future” (para. 1).”

I think, and by looking to keywords “tendency to devote a significant amount of time engaged in thought,” where it links to knowledge, experience, and the outcome is skilled. Thinking of “activities concerning the future,” it links to increase awareness to surroundings. Regarding foresight, foresight encompasses within servant leader’s ability to know the future. So, its ability to predict based on what is occurring in the present and what has happened in the past (Northouse, 2016). The ability of a leader to be a visionary (Northouse, 2016) for the organization, always relates to the knowledge and strength of solving problem, learn from failures, and considering the environment that influences any decisions- I think- it will enable the leaders to predict the future.

Reference:

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice, Seventh Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 971452203409

June 29, 2018June 29, 2018

LDRS 500-The Best of Life is Always a Head- Light from Many Lamps-Unit 10

LDRS 500-Light from Many Lamps-Unit 10

I accept all parts of myself. ~Louise Hay

“The best of life is always ahead, always further on” (Sir William 1940, as cited in Watson, 1951, p.267).

The philosophy of life given by Sir William Mulock to his fellow men to all young people who loved life and loved work and looked forward with pleasure to whatever still lay ahead. His message and inspiration implicated in many takeaway lessons.

To greet each day without confusion, develop the habit of seeing the positive side of things has a less negative impact with greater emotional stability and self-esteem kept him young in his spirit. Having goal provides a sense of purpose to do one’s appointed task and strive to meet a goal or fulfill a mission. Contentment and happiness make a person focus on all his energy on living up his or her full potential; therefore, the focus will be on his or her growth and development will bring the ambition of a good job and other fulfillment.

Psychologists from McMaster University (2005) discovered that the aging process improves specific abilities: Older people appear to be better and faster at grasping the big picture than their younger counterparts. Sekuler noted that “young brains seemed better able at focusing on details to the exclusion of their surroundings while more mature brains can take in the entire scene” (McMaster University, 2005).

A study by the Associated Press & NORC Center for Public Affairs found that “92% of workers aged 50 or older say they are very or somewhat satisfied with their job. It’s believed that by the time we age to a certain level we have found the type of work that we feel is fulfilling and satisfying”(Sedensky, 2013). Growing old, have many advantages when it counts to gain experience and to see the big picture.

The relationship between leadership and age may be relevant. One of the studies shows that “younger and older managers have different profiles in their consultative and participative leadership styles. Older managers consulted more widely and favored more participation in comparison with younger managers. However, the two groups of managers both practice directive and delegative leadership styles at about the same degree” (Oshagbemi, 2004, p.14).

Growing old means, Live in the moment very merely but wholly, have serene contentment, enjoying the many blessing, and focusing on the positives in the present instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. The wisdom that earned through knowledge, tolerance for different views and values and the ability to deal with the inevitable uncertainty of life effectively can be in the realm of decision-making that affects us and others.

Regarding my experience, I learned earlier is listening and self-reflecting, revaluing my dreams has a positive impact on my profession that I appreciate. A good leader knows his/her strength and weakness, content to the responsibilities and duties assigned to them and also content to others when developing their team and the best of life is always further on. “The real lure hidden from our eyes, somewhere behind the hills of the time” (Sir William; as cited in Watson, 1951, p.268). The inspiration to meet the challenge of the years with dignity and serenity is always further on.

Reflective practice and the enhancement of happiness (Rosenberg, 2009) reveals how one function of reflective practice is the cultivation of happiness. “Ultimately happiness is a dynamic state which enhances personal and organizational change processes. Transformational and ethical characteristics are intrinsic to this dynamic state” (Rosenberg, 2009, p.9).

Sir William’s words in his ninety-fifth birthday touched everyone’s heart, “I am still at work, with my hand to the plow, and my face to the future. The shadow of evening lengthen about me, but morning is in my heart” (Watson, 1951, p.268). Growing older is a quality of life when “making a good friend and cherish good memories” (Watson,1951, p. 269). It’s impressive to keep looking ahead and find the best in life.

References

McMaster University. (2005, February 6). Older People Get The Big Picture Faster, And They Are Less Inhibited. ScienceDaily. Retrieved from: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050204212512.htm

Oshagbemi, T. (2004) Age influences on the leadership styles and behavior of
managers, Employee Relations, 26(1), pp.14-29 doi.org/10.1108/01425450410506878 Retrieved from https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/01425450410506878

Rosenberg, L., R. (2010) Transforming leadership: reflective practice and the enhancement of happiness, Reflective Practice, 11(1), P.9-18DOI: 10.1080/14623940903525207 Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14623940903525207

June 28, 2018June 30, 2018

LDRS 500-Unit 9-LA 2

Unit 9-LA 2

Unit 9 Learning Activities

Leadership is a group process; leaders can wield considerable influence over their followers by defining, crafting, and maintaining a social identity for their group. Leaders can also influence their followers by providing direction, innovation, and transformation during times of uncertainty and change, both of which are fruitful in the modern world (Rast, 2015, p.133). Then, What drives accelerating change?

Accelerating change phenomenon (Foresight University, 2017), is one of the most future-important, pervasive, and puzzling features of our universe. Its a perceived increase in the rate of technological change throughout the past and may suggest faster and more profound change into the future. Now a day, these changes impacted the environment, economy, social, and governance. “The things that are changing the fastest are “technology, communications and computing technologies” (Smart, 2015). Accordingly, we all experiencing this acceleration in our respective field, and leaders challenge is what type of computer, communication, devices, platforms, networks, databases, and other patterns of technology will add value to their team. Regarding, “employees, also, can engage in scanning the external boundaries of their organization to report on emerging environmental event, identifying an alternative policy or program possibilities for the organization, and assisting management with developing actions and measures to address the perceived need for adaptation” (Malgari, 2010, p. 39).

In the medical field where I belong to, information technology has made significant contributions to our world, With the increased use of electronic medical records (EMR), telehealth services, and mobile technologies like tablets and smartphones, physicians and patients are both seeing the benefits that these new medical technologies are bringing. Integrating a new innovative technology with minimally invasive procedures or surgeries where robotic surgeries in some cases, now a day, has less time in recovery, less stress of health related-travel, and more time enjoying the healthy life. Streamlined lab testing, through micro processing samples of blood, through Point of Care Testing and satellite lab, which in regard will have a positive impact on reducing the cost, turn around time, and have better patient experience in relation. A central and standardized system throughout the entire healthcare industry can identify a viral or bacterial infection quickly. This medium can give insights into how widespread an outbreak is, enabling preventative measures to be put in place much more rapidly (AIMS, 2015). Additionally, it’s not limited to healthcare; furthermore, Technology facilitates meetings and virtual classes for leaders and employees in organizations to be able to meet with others through teleconferences, Skype -conference calls. These technologies play an essential role in every industry as well as personal lives.

Considering Walmart as one of the various organizations who use technology as a strategy when they operate their businesses (Smoak, 2016), the company was “pioneer in barcode scanning and analyzing point of sale information which housed in its massive data warehouses. Wal-Mart launched its own satellite network in the mid-1980’s which led to profound business practice impacts concerning its supply chain management process.” On the other hand, Wal-Mart consumers preferences shifted away from the “big-box” mortar store to the convenience of online “e-tail” (Smoak, 206). Therefore, to increase their capacity to compete effectively, they invested in digital technology to become better aligned with their consumer shopping preferences (Smoak, 2016).

Wal-Mart information technology strategy has long favored an internal “build rather buy” approach which creates a new venue for an innovative strategy to arrive. Walmart’s new robots (MIT Technology Review, 2018)- Bossa Nova- can perform tasks such as identifying when items are out of stock, locating incorrect prices, and detecting wrong or missing labels. The impact of this technology is the “employee instantly become the advocates of the robot” (MIT Technology Review, 2018). However, the shoppers didn’t welcome the interacting with a robot in their retail store, therefore, adapting to the change at Walmart stores when introducing the ROBOT, help their customers to adopt the change. This medium strongly connects with Jack Ma’s (2016) core values and culture when he considers “customers are number one, employees are number two, and shareholder are number three.” As far as I see, that transformational servant leadership approach demonstrated in Walmart, and Alibaba businesses have a positive impact when it links with business. “Wal-Mart was a pioneer in applying information and communications technology to support decision making and promote efficiency and customer responsiveness within each of its business functions and between functions” (Ustundag, 2013; as cited in Smoak, 2016).

When Wal-Mart is looking to develop new systems, it dispatches its top engineers to perform “regular” operations jobs so they can gain working hand knowledge of the challenges that line employees face (Boyer, 2003; as cited in Smoak, 2016). “repeatable, predictable and manual” tasks are tomorrow’s non-repeatable, unpredictable and automated tasks (Smoak, 2016). Business is knowing your social responsibility, is a “long-term which take time to build,” believe in your dreams, and work hard (Jack Ma, 2016). It’s a learned lesson from Transformational servant leadership approach and the positive impact on the healthcare system and business.

leaders cannot avoid leading in times of uncertainty. “These uncertainties can range from leading through challenges and opportunities to leading for innovation and creativity to coping with an ever-changing industry such as technology or stocks (Rast, 2015, p.141). In relation, Rast (2015) noted, “uncertainty can overturn the traditional ‘think leader, think male’ preference” into “think crisis, think female” as it was asserted by Rayan et al. (2011; as cited in Rast, 2015, p.142). Furthermore, “uncertainty can promote the selection of women and minorities into leadership positions,” and in real business life as indicated in Jack Ma speech (2016), “Business is team equity” and the success that he achieved in his business regarded to women. In times of uncertainty (Rast, 2015), such as when an organization is performing poorly, women and minorities are likely to be cast into leadership positions.

References:

American Institute of Medical Science & Education (2015, April). The impact of technology on healthcare. Retrieved from: https://www.aimseducation.edu/blog/the-impact-of-technology-on-healthcare/

Foresight University (2017, n.d). Acceleration: Guiding Our Extraordinary Future. Retrieved from: http://www.foresightguide.com/universal-accelerating-change/

Healthcare Business & Technology (2016, n.d). Medical Technology. Retrieved from: http://www.healthcarebusinesstech.com/medical-technology/

John Smart. (2015, April 8). Leadership of tech change-WFS 2013 [Video file]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhdWqLNUJns

Keys to Success from Jack Ma. (2016, Jun 23). Self-Made Billionaire and CEO of Alibaba. [Video file]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WjHZ5wLe6w

Malgeri, J. (2010). Organizational foresight and stewardship.Public Manager,39(4), 39. Order through [interlibrary loan](http://www8.twu.ca/library/libreq.htm).

MIT Technology Review (2018, January). Business Impact-Walmart’s new robots are loved by the staff- and ignored by a customer. Retrieved from: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/609997/the-robots-patrolling-walmarts-aisles/

Rast, D. E. (2015). Leadership In Times Of Uncertainty: Recent Findings, Debates, And Potential Future Research Directions. Social And Personality Psychology Compass, (3), 133. doi:10.1111/spc3.12163
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Ruyi, Z., Lirong, L., & PO, H. (2016). Positive Affect, Environmental Uncertainty, and Self-Sacrificial Leadership Influence Followers’ Self-Sacrificial Behavior. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 44(9), 1515-1524. Retrieved from: http://ezproxy.student.twu.ca:3102/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=93258faf-1cee-4d3b-8c94-dda16b88f85b%40sessionmgr4009

Smoak, S. (2016, July 21). More Than You Want to Know About Wal-Mart’s Technology Strategy Part 1[Blog post]. Retrieved from:

More Than You Want to Know About Wal-Mart’s Technology Strategy Part 1

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018

Response to AWALKINTHEWOODS’s post-Unit 8-Light from Many Lamps

Response to AWALKINTHEWOODS’s post–

Sir William Osler: Live For The Day Using Day Tight Compartments

Thank you for sharing your thoughts that I learned from them.

Thinking about negative issues is passive, and we can feel as if things are happening to us – or even become more passive and wait for others to rescue us. But when we begin to take action, we empower ourselves. We need to be able to “live in day-tight compartments” and separate any negative experiences to be able to transform our lives and model the experience to others. Thinking positively, when taking action, sustain the positive change regarding building a strong foundation for the future.

In life, its useful to seal today off from the future and the past and trust our plan, and don’t put regret of the past on repeat by trying to go to our bottom and work up to our life’s purpose. I think Dr. Osler allowed for the rare backward and forward life examination, but he holds to the habitual daily rumination on past and future wouldn’t be helpful to live productively. Otherwise, it will be no resilience or blessing for our growth.