Research Article

Managerial Competencies Engaged in Innovative Actions in Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study of Brazilian Nurses

Table 1

Managerial competencies according to the model Competing Values Framework—collaborate, create, control, and compete adapted from the study by Quinn et al. [17].

Managerial competencies: collaborate, create, control, and compete
ModulesManagerial competencies

Module 1: collaborate—create and sustain commitment and cohesion(i) Understanding yourself and others
(ii) Communicate honestly and effectively
(iii) Guide and develop people
(iv) Manage groups and lead teams
(v) Manage and encourage constructive conflict

Module 2: control—establish and maintain stability and continuity(i) Organize information flows
(ii) Work and manage across roles
(iii) Plan and coordinate projects
(iv) Measure and monitor performance and quality
(v) Encouraging and enabling compliance

Module 3: compete—improve productivity and increase profitability(i) Develop and communicate a vision
(ii) Establish goals and objectives
(iii) Motivate yourself and others
(iv) Design and organize
(v) Manage execution and seek results

Module 4: create—promoting change and encouraging adaptability(i) Using the power and kinetic influence and effectiveness
(ii) Sponsor and sell new ideas
(iii) Stimulate and promote innovation
(iv) Negotiate agreements and commitments
(v) Implement and sustain change