3.1. Leadership as Position: Authority Gradient (e-Learn)
This item is an "e-Learn" in the form of a 'moodle book'.
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So how can you create a shallow Authority Gradient? Every time you ask a team member’s opinion, share knowledge, invite questions, admit fallibility or delegate responsibility; this way you are helping to develop a shallow Authority Gradient.
In teams where you are not in the position of authority, you can contribute by:
- actively engaging in dialogue with colleagues about difficult issues
- be open to challenge
- questioning with curiosity rather than judgement
- developing your skills and confidence to disagree where necessary.
Civility Saves Lives
Another approach to thinking about creating a shallow Authority Gradient is by considering the work by Mr Chris Turner, an Accident and Emergency Consultant - https://www.civilitysaveslives.com/
The idea is that incivility in teams impacts on patient safety, therefore Turner and the other clinical professionals involved with this initiative believe that ‘good teams save lives.’
Take a look at the Civility Saves Lives website and think about how you work within your team and organisation.
Do the senior leaders show civility or incivility?