Team Building and Organization

1. What did you actually learned from the unit.

This week I learned a lot about some different things. First, I conducted an interview with a manager from a grouser bar (construction material) company. I learned so much from his answers to the questions my team and I created. I realized what things to look for when choosing candidates to hire. I learned that social media could be an important deciding factor on whether or not you hire a person. It is important to help the client feel comfortable and themselves during the interview. Preparation before the interview is also important because not only does it help you be and look professional but the interview will go more smoothly and you can be in more control if you have planned out things you want to know and you have looked over their resume.

          The article I read this week helped me to really realize how important it is that I am continuing school to receive my BSN. I know this has been important but it was interesting to read it from a perspective other than the ones I have already seen/heard from my employer and current school. I feel that this education is so valuable and am really happy that I am expanding my knowledge and skills to become a better nurse.

I learned how difficult it can be for team to work together virtually/online. I learned that there are so many different activities out there that can really help a team get to know each other and build trust with each other so that they can work together more effectively.

2. Discuss your feelings/experiences from the team activities? Did it change your opinion on the subject? If so, how? If not, why?

The team activity this week was focused on writing our team building activities paper. We worked really well as a team this week to fulfill all the requirements from the paper. While it was difficult to find some activities at times, I think we pulled together really well. I thought this was helpful because as a team we were able to provide many different perspectives and ideas of virtual/online team building activities. This is helpful to me because there could definitely be a time in my career that I am working or managing employees through virtual or online means. I think it is helpful to think about different ways other than face-to-face interaction that team members can build each other up and show leadership.

3.   How you will utilize the information learned in your nursing practice.

Like I have previously stated, I will continue to take my education seriously and try by best to learn as much as I can through this bachelor’s program because I have realized how important it is that I am receiving this education. As I advance to management positions in my career, I can look back and remember things I have learned about interviewing and how to have a successful interview and choose the best candidate. This information has also been helpful because I can use this for when I am looking for and interviewing for other positions. I understand more of what goes on behind the scenes and can hopefully utilize that to my advantage for the better.

4.   Your personal feelings about the material covered.

I felt that this week had some beneficial information. I really enjoyed the interview and felt that was probably the more beneficial thing to learn from this week. I love hearing from other people and seeing their perspectives on things. I use that information and can expand my own skills and knowledge.