Video clips from interviews with MCH Leaders
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Panel Discussion

Public Agency Strategies for Achieving Success in the "Non-System" of Care (1hour 10min)
This panel discussion took place on November 20, 2007 as part of Holly Grason’s class on MCH Legislation and Programs. In it, three seasoned MCH leaders—Bernard Guyer, Henry Taylor, and Susan Panny—share their insights into building a career in governmental public health, "working the system," and making the system work.

Module 1
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Video ClipLength (min)
Are leaders born or made?4:20
What is the difference between management and leadership?4:16
Qualities of a good leader2:47
The importance of integrity and honesty0:39
Leadership challenges3:54
How does gender affect leadership style?8:11
How does organizational culture affect leadership style?*5:55
Leadership challenges part 2: “Pack your bag moments”5:37
Ongoing development of leadership skills2:31
Leadership style over time2:38
Learning to lead 15:15
Learning to lead 23:25
My leadership hero (Mary Breckinridge)4:11

Module 2
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Video ClipLength (min)
Creating a vision statement3:56
Elements of a good vision statement 2:07
The roles of goals, objectives, mission and vision 2:07
Bridging differences in creating a shared vision 3:53
Vision in a changing context 4:39
“Vision is at the heart of being a good leader” 1:10
The importance of teams and multiple perspectives in creating vision*2:53
Making a commitment to change 0:49
Clarity of purpose1:15
Engaging others in your vision and operating under changing agendas4:56
Engaging others to carry the MCH banner2:04
The power of the many*1:02

Module 3
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Video ClipLength (min)
The importance of teams and multiple perspectives in creating vision*2:53
Engaging team members2:39
Strategies for team building2:44
Characteristics of a good team4:35
External influences on teams: Dealing with change and intractable systems5:11
How does organizational culture affect leadership style?*5:55
Creating a learning environment and quality improvement6:27
Growing as a team4:16
Leadership styles in the Title V needs assessment process 3:49
The power of the many*coming soon

Other Topics

Video ClipLength (min)
Balancing personal and professional lives9:48
The importance of mentoring and peer support2:00
Fostering professional development in MCH4:42
A call to MCH directors and program managers to provide professional development opportunities1:02
Prioritizing public health issues4:53
Laying the groundwork for a career in MCH1:29
"What comes around goes around"0:46
Multiple levels of leadership within an organization1:15
The importance of developing people3:00

* Appears in more than one module


       

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