Drawing on what you know about leadership, what types of behaviors are going to be most important for Colleen as she begins to interact with her new direct reports. Should these behaviors change over time?

What kinds of power can Colleen use to try to influence others to adopt some efficiency related procedures? Are there certain types of influence behaviors that will be more effective than others given the difficult circumstances?

It's clear that the two companies have very different cultures even though they are both health care providers. Should one culture be stressed over the other? Will this affect the way Colleen should lead the group?

What does Colleen have going for her in terms of getting others to trust her? Are there certain things she should do or say to generate that trust as well as maintain it over time?

How does the new structure affect Colleen's ability to lead? It would be useful to detail some of the pros and cons Colleen will likely face given how things have been organized.

Should Colleen focus more on her direct reports' performance or organizational commitment? Will she exhibit different behaviors based on that choice? What are the advantages to focusing on one or the other?