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Annotation: This three-part YouTube video workshop covers (Part 1) preparing to teach a case: meaningful discussion results from planning a class framework, creating a safe environment for expression, and maintaining a high level of engagement on the part of the instructor and the students; (Part 2) the case discussion: watch a case discussion in action, with commentary by the instructor and the participants; and (Part 3) workshop wrap-up: the instructor and the participants reflect on the benefits of case-based teaching.

Annotation: This four-part webinar series focuses on providing the public health community with practical knowledge on sustainability based on Mr. Monroe's "fundamental principles and practices to promote program sustainability" -- Results, Resources, and Relationships. These webinars are meant to apply broadly to Healthy Tomorrows projects and can be extrapolated to other Title V programs. Webinars include: (1) How to Package, Promote, or Re-Purpose Outcomes as Results; (2) Strategies for Sustaining Vital Program Resources; (3) How to Mine, Map, and Mobilize Relationships for Sustainability; and (4) How to Implement your Sustainability Plan. Sponsored in part by the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Learning Objectives: Webinar 1: How to Package, Promote, or Re-Purpose Outcomes as Results: • Identify four key sustainability strategies related to Healthy Tomorrow outcomes and results. • Recognize that not all outcomes are equal and the three types of high-impact outcomes. • Consider ways to package and promote existing outcomes to garner the attention of potential supporters and investors. Webinar 2: Strategies for Sustaining Vital Program Resources: • Identify four key sustainability strategies related to Healthy Tomorrow resources. • Describe an asset-based approach to resource development. • Consider options for implementing a relationally rich approach to resource development. Webinar 3: How to Mine, Map, and Mobilize Relationships for Sustainability: • Identify three key trends. • Consider ways to mine, map, and mobilize grantees' sustainability networks. • Analyze the level of involvement of key stakeholders and partners in sustainability network. Webinar 4: How to Implement your Sustainability Plan: • Understand the virtuous cycle of results, resources, and relationships • Identify essential elements necessary for effective team approaches to sustainability planning. • Evaluate the progress of your sustainability planning efforts.

Annotation: In this course, the instructors discuss the public health workforce shortage as well as succession planning, a key element in addressing that shortage. The presentation begins with an overall view of the current state, challenges, and consequences of the public health workforce shortage. The presenters stress the importance of leadership and leadership succession and discuss an efficient and effective approach to succession planning in order to build a leadership pool. In addition, the benefits of and keys to success for successful succession are reviewed.

Learning Objectives: • Understand the current state, challenges and consequences of the public health workforce shortage. • Understand the importance of leadership and leadership succession in public health. • Describe an efficient and effective approach to succession planning to build a leadership pool. • Understand the benefits of and keys to success for successful succession planning.

Special Instructions: Registration is required.

Continuing Education: 2.00 Participation/CE. Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 2.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Succession Planning for Public Health Agencies

Annotation: During this one-hour webinar, which is part of the Hot Topics series, Paula Kett and Betty Bekemeier presented an overview of research findings from the PH WINS survey. Paula, a research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for Health Workforce Studies, and Betty, Director of the Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, discussed the implications of their study findings for the public health workforce and policy makers. The presentation examined how training, education and support may need to be tailored differently for rural practitioners, and considered policies that could help build and strengthen the workforce. xxx

Learning Objectives: • Compare and contrast the assets and training needs of rural and urban public health workers. • Understand how COVID-19 impacted rural and urban public health workers, and evaluate how these differences may influence workforce development in both settings. • Discuss recommendations for strengthening the capacity of our rural public health workforce.

Special Instructions: Registration is required.

Continuing Education: Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar.

Annotation: This course is organized into seven modules around focused strategic planning. Module 1 includes video overviews of descriptions and steps involved in focused strategic thinking (FST), planning, management, and perspectives. The instructor notes that change is inevitable and necessary to further an organization, brainstorming is crucial to develop new ideas, and focus is crucial throughout the entire process. Module 2 discusses leadership and its relation to FST using a lecture by Dr. Jack Duncan on “The Mystical Reality of Leadership”, and includes an interview with Fay Boozman and Donald E Williamson. Session 3 concentrates on the specific process of strategic planning. In section 4, the instructor focuses on what the organization should and can do, the external factors and internal resources and the existing competencies of an organization to accomplish their goals. Module 5 discusses setting the organization’s mission, visions and values in order to form direction towards success. Module 6 focuses on developing strategies to set goals, while part 7 helps the learner brainstorm activities in order to achieve that goal. Handouts of the modules are available for use as well as a quiz.

Learning Objectives: • Have an awareness of the strategic development process. • Be able to define internal and external analysis. • Be able to differentiate between strategic and long-range planning. • Understand what SWOTS are and how to use them in planning. • Have an understanding of the role of strategic management. • Be able to differentiate between mission statements and vision statements.

Special Instructions: Registration is required.

Continuing Education: 10.00 Participation/CE. Tulane Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) awards 10.00 hour(s) of credit for completing Leadership, Strategic Planning and Systems Approaches