Reflective Account: CPD, Leadership, Practice, and Learning Outcomes

This document provides a detailed reflective account on a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity within a healthcare setting. The report analyzes a specific situation involving a senior nursing staff member demonstrating leadership during an emergency, highlighting the use of an autocratic leadership style. It critically examines the lessons learned from this experience, incorporating current literature on effective leadership and considering alternative perspectives. The author reflects on how the CPD activity contributed to their professional development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, situational awareness, and the ability to adapt leadership styles. The reflection further explores the benefits of transformational and situational leadership, emphasizing flexibility and communication. Ultimately, the author concludes that there is no need to change the current practice, given the effectiveness of the leadership style observed, while also considering the ethical implications of decision-making in healthcare contexts. The analysis also considers how the observation of leadership styles can improve communication skills and team dynamics, ultimately contributing to better patient care and improved healthcare outcomes.