Write a 3–4 page letter in which you analyze your leadership skills and how you would use them
to lead a project requiring group collaboration.
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Introduction
Assessments 3 and 4 are based on the same scenario, so you must complete them in the order in
which they are presented.
Leadership is an integral element in any job, regardless of the work title. However, it is important
to recognize that leadership is not just one single skill; instead, success in leadership depends on
a broad range of skills, among them are decision making, collaboration, and communication.
Preparation
Use the following scenario for this assessment:
Assessment 3 Scenario [PDF].
Use the following template to complete this assessment:
Letter Template [DOCX].
Instructions
Develop a 3–4 page professional response to the supervisor using the Letter Template [DOCX],
which has two main components. In your response:
Identify the qualities of a successful leader and
compare them to your own leadership characteristics.
Make recommendations on how to lead and foster
teamwork.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication:
o Express your main points, arguments,
and conclusions coherently.
o Use correct grammar and mechanics.
o Proofread your writing.
Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
References: Support your claims, arguments, and
conclusions with credible evidence from 2–3 current,
scholarly or professional sources.
APA format: Apply current APA formatting to all
in-text citations and references.
Please refer to the scoring guide for details on how your assessment will be evaluated.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or
higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
Assessment 3 Example [PDF].
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course
competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply qualities, skills, and practices
used by effective healthcare leaders.
o Describe leadership qualities desirable
for the proposed project.
o Compare one’s own leadership skills
against those of a chosen healthcare
leader.
o Explain one’s role as project leader,
using approaches from a selected
leadership model.
Competency 2: Apply practices that facilitate
effective interprofessional collaboration.
o Describe and apply to practice an
approach to effectively facilitate
collaboration among a professional
team.
Competency 4: Produce clear, coherent, and
professional written work, in accordance with
Capella writing standards.
o Address assessment purpose in a well-
organized text, incorporating
appropriate evidence and tone in
grammatically sound sentences.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment
will be evaluated.