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

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

State Health Leadership Initiative State Health Leadership Initiative (SHLI)(SHLI)

Accelerates the leadership development of new SHOs as

Leaders Policymakers Administrators Advocates

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

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 .

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

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