Program Overview
The Western Region Public Health Training Center's Public Health & Primary Care Leadership Institute is an opportunity for professionals in public health and primary care to improve their capacity to influence change in their organizations and communities, guiding students through the fundamental principles and practical applications of change management. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, and interactive workshops, participants will gain hands-on experience in developing and executing change management strategies, particularly focusing on public health organizations in the Western Pacific Region.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of this series, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the importance of a well-defined change management strategy in organizational transformation.
- Develop comprehensive change management strategies, incorporating Kotter's 8-Step Model and other frameworks.
- Assemble and lead effective change management teams, recognizing the roles and responsibilities crucial to success.
- Create sponsorship models and ensure sustained executive support for change initiatives.
- Diagnose gaps in change initiatives and develop strategies to manage resistance.
- Implement change actions with robust planning, monitoring, and adjustment mechanisms.
Sessions & Schedule
This series will run from late January through May 2025. All sessions will be held virtually through Zoom and take place on Wednesdays between 3-6pm MST (2-5pm PST or 12-3pm HST; Thursdays 9am-12pm PONT; please note that Daylight Savings Time begins March 9, which will change the timing for participants in areas that observe Daylight Savings Time). Please ensure you can attend all sessions before submitting an application. The anticipated total time commitment, including outside work, is an estimated 35 hours.
- January 29, 2025: Program Orientation
- February 12, 2025: Defining Your Change Management Strategy
- February 26, 2025: Developing Your Change Management Team
- March 12, 2025: Developing A Sponsorship Model
- March 26, 2025: Constructing Change Management Strategies
- April 9, 2025: Evaluating Change Readiness
- April 23, 2025: Implementing Change Strategies
- May 7, 2025: Diagnosing Gaps & Managing Resistance
- May 21, 2025: Implementing Proposed Action
Application Information
Who should apply: Early- to mid-career professionals (3+ years of employment) in public health and community-based primary care settings with program and/or clinic management or supervisory responsibilities. Professionals working in rural areas and/or with medically underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply. This program is only available to professionals working in HHS Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawai'i, Nevada, and the US-Affiliated Pacific Islands.
Application criteria: Along with your contact information, role, and agency, we require a letter of support from your supervisor to ensure support and facilitation of your attendance at all virtual learning sessions.
Application deadline: Applications are due by January 3, 2025. We have a limited number of spots, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Acceptances: Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Notifications of your acceptance should be received by EOD January 10th, 2025.
Questions: Submit any questions to wrphtc@arizona.edu.
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