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PHLS Annual Program — The State Health Leadership Initiative (SHLI) November 4, 2007
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PHLS Annual Program —PHLS Annual Program —The State Health Leadership Initiative The State Health Leadership Initiative (SHLI)(SHLI)
November 4, November 4, 20072007
Mark B. Horton, MDMark B. Horton, MDDirectorDirector
California Department California Department
Of Public HealthOf Public Health
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Challenges inherent in the office of the SHO A State Agency is a complex organization
Thousands of employees, billion dollar budgets, and wide-ranging responsibilities in addition to core public health
New SHOs may have modest relevant management experience 1 in 4 new SHOs report 5 or less years of experience in the
field of public health 3 out of 5 new SHOs report no prior administrative or
management experience in public health The job and the agency exist in a political
environment Short Tenures (3 year median) 9 out of 10 serve at the will of the Governor
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State Health Leadership Initiative State Health Leadership Initiative (SHLI)(SHLI)
Accelerates the leadership development of new SHOs as
Leaders Policymakers Administrators Advocates
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Major Components of the SHLIMajor Components of the SHLI
New SHO site visit Mentoring program Networking meetings Annual leadership retreat (Harvard-Kennedy
School of Government) Personalized skill-building assessment Customized technical assistance ($5,000) for
personal/professional development
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The Strategic Goals of the The Strategic Goals of the ProgramProgramDuring their tenure as a SHO:
Be an active and respected member of the state’s health policy team.
Be a trusted and respected state public health leader.
Develop constituent support for the public health agenda.
Develop and manage the resources for the agency to accomplish the strategic public health objectives.
Have a personal and professional support system that contributes to success.
After leaving office: Leave a legacy at the Agency and State.
Continue involvement in public health service .
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Indicators of SuccessIndicators of Success
44% of SHLI Alumni served in a national public health leadership capacity on the ASTHO Executive Committee
89% of SHLI Alumni participated in national public health policy development through the ASTHO Policy Committee structure
81% of SHLI Alumni remain active in the public health arena either directly through their new work environment or indirectly through their volunteer activities
72% of SHLI Alumni remain active in the SHLI through involvement as Mentors and Networking Speakers
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Future Vision for Public Health Leadership Implement sound public health policy in increasing political environment
Involvement of public health in the health system
Demonstrate and articulate stakeholder relevant, measurable contributions to health outcomes
Leveraging the power of the position to lead across agencies