Leadership, collaboration, and effective training principles and practices from a decade of training by a center for public health preparedness

Abstract

The study illustrates the value of the Tichy and Bennis judgment process framework to describe actions of the Center leadership's successful effort to overcome system obstacles and provide high quality training to public health workers. The framework can be used by leaders in other organizations to increase their ability to make good judgments.

Public Health Emergency Response Leadership Training: A Qualitative Assessment of Existing Educational Opportunities and Perceived Facilitators, Barriers, and Priorities in Professional Development

“…Among those available, most emphasize technical competencies (eg, epidemiology). [5][6][7] As a broadening array of public health emergencies (eg, coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) continues to demonstrate, effective response depends not only on technical expertise but also on dynamic and adaptable leaders. [8][9][10][11] To understand the current learning environment for developing public health emergency response leaders, we collaborated with the National Association of County and City Health Officials to gather state and local health department perspectives through facilitated focus groups.…”

“…While evidence exists to support leadership education in public health emergency response, few programs focus on public health emergency response leaders. Among those available, most emphasize technical competencies (eg, epidemiology) 5–7. As a broadening array of public health emergencies (eg, coronavirus disease [COVID-19]) continues to demonstrate, effective response depends not only on technical expertise but also on dynamic and adaptable leaders 8–11…”