Question

1. The nurse is leading a group of co-workers who are developing a plan to reduce falls on the unit. One of the members of the group is very talkative and frequently offers lengthy opinions that are very detailed. Which of the following would be the most effective way for the nurse leader to respond to this person?

	A.	“Since we’re a bit short on time today, could I ask you to summarize your thoughts for us please?”
	B.	“We’re going to run out of time soon. Let’s give someone else a chance to talk.”
	C.	“Thanks for your ideas. But we’re going to run out of time soon. Let’s give someone else a chance to talk.”
	D.	“We’re short on time today. Please keep your comments brief and to the point.”

Answer 1

C. "Thanks for your ideas. But we're going to run out of time soon. Let's give someone else a chance to talk.

By responding the co-worker in this manner will help the leader to gain his trust and He /she will not feel offended which when is very important because when you are leading a team every member is important and their combined effort will make the plan successful.

In order to doing so other Co worker will also get the chance to speak because everyone is different and their approach for solution of a problem is also different. By doing this the leader will be able to gain more ideas and when the team leader gives chance to everyone then every co-worker tries to give its best and making any plan successful.