21 Jan In your initial discussion

NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners

Unit 3 Discussion

DQ1 The Power of Effective Communication

Discussion Preparation

To prepare for this discussion, make sure you have done the following:

Viewed the Professional Communication faculty presentation, accessed from the NHS Learner Success Lab.

Completed the Personal Writing Assessment.

Participated in the Communicating as a Leader interactive multimedia piece.

Completed the readings for this unit.

Instructions

After completing your studies for this unit, write an initial post addressing the following:

What insights have you gained that will support and aid your development as an effective communicator?

How will developing strong communication skills help you become a leader in your chosen professional field?

What information from the unit readings or the journal article you located might help you develop better communication skills? How might you use this information in practice?

Response Guidelines

One benefit of a course with learners of diverse professional backgrounds and aspirations is that each discussion offers a chance to engage with varying perspectives.

Read the posts of your peers. Please choose posts that have had few responses thus far and refer to the Faculty Expectations for Response Guidelines. Try to respond to someone from a different professional background. Address the following in your response:

How are your thoughts similar to or different from those of your peers in areas of health care?

Can you share any personal experiences with them to support those thoughts?

DQ2 Evaluating Peer-Reviewed Resources

Discussion Preparation

In your first study for this unit, you were directed to use the research guide for your specialization in the NHS Learner Success Lab to locate a peer-reviewed journal article that addresses some aspect of leadership and professional communication. Alternatively, you may have chosen an article from the Capella library that pertains to your area of specialization. Examine the article to prepare for this discussion.

Instructions

In your initial discussion post, address the following:

Briefly summarize the main points of your chosen article.

Explain how you determined the credibility of the information presented in the article.

Describe how you might use this article in your professional work. Give an example to illustrate this point.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers. Please choose posts that have had few responses thus far and refer to the Faculty Expectations for Response Guidelines. If you were reading a professional document that used the information in the article as support, what questions about the article or author would you have? Are there any points from the summary that require clarification?