It
is clear to me that we can no more create leaders simply by providing
a leadership course, than we can
create an artist
simply by providing an art course. We can, however, provide a sanctuary
for motivated learners, and we help them draw out of one another
the capacities and qualities each
will need to successfully lead in complex situations.
— Ryan Church, Emerging Leaders’ Network Faculty
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What Is an Emerging Leaders’ Network?
An Emerging Leaders’ Network identifies emerging
leaders in public health and involves them in a yearlong program
to:
- Learn about their own leadership potential and identify opportunities
for growth
- Gain knowledge and experience in applying collaborative leadership
practices
- Learn how to build productive professional networks
Why create an Emerging Leaders’ Network?
- Most local, state, and national public health systems will
face a significant turnover in leadership in the next five to
ten years.
- Opportunities to participate in current leadership training
programs are most often offered to those already functioning
in established leadership/ management positions.
- Increasing diversity at all levels of the public health field,
but especially the leadership level, is a high priority issue
for the field.
- Young professionals, who often don’t feel ready to
take on leadership responsibilities, need opportunities to develop
confidence in their leadership abilities.
- Current public health leaders admit they are not doing enough
to nurture the talent of emerging leaders or create the opportunities
to build the confidence and experience of future leaders.
For additional information about the Emerging Leaders’ Network,
please contact:
Tricia Todd
Minnesota Department of Health
612-789-6689
todd0002@umn.edu
or
Lee Kingsbury
Minnesota Department of Health
651-296-9162
lee.kingsbury@health.state.mn.us |
