September 4, 2008
Objectives:
- To prepare CityLeaders for their onsite experience at the 2008 CityMatCH conference
- To engage CityLeaders with one another in order to build initial networking relationships
- To provide logistical information regarding the CityLeaders cohort (i.e. conference call numbers, syllabus for the 6 months training program)
ONSITE CITYLEADERS MEETINGS AT THE 2008 CITYMATCH CONFERENCE
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Objectives:
- To network with emerging and mid-level urban MCH professionals
- To exchange ideas and strategies with designated senior urban MCH leaders (Mentors)
- To receive guidance on navigating the 2008 CityMatCH conference
- To distill and share lessons learned from the CityMatCH conference with other emerging and mid-level urban MCH leaders
- To receive tailored mentoring and coaching from senior urban MCH leaders (Mentors)
- To offer input into content of future trainings held through distance learning technologies following the conference
DISTANCE LEARNING EDUCATION
October 2008
November 2008
January 2008
Objectives:
- To increase individual knowledge in selected domains of urban MCH leadership.
- To provide training in diversity and cultural competence to emerging urban MCH leaders
MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES
October 2008 - February 2009
Objectives:
- To receive tailored mentoring and coaching from senior urban MCH leaders (Mentors)
- To exchange ideas and strategies with designated senior urban MCH leaders (Mentors)
"CITYLEADERS SEND-OFF" CONFERENCE CALL
February 2009
Objectives:
- To gather final lessons learned of the CityLeaders cohort
- To give emerging and mid-level leaders a forum to share new idea
- To provide an opportunity for senior leaders (Mentors) to provide intergenerational transfer of ideas
- To provide an oral evaluation of the CityLeaders Program to be used to influence future curriculum
Each skills-building opportunity in the program will focus on a different competency, and each of the three domains is covered.
1. MCH Knowledge Base |
2. Self-Reflection |
3. Ethics and Professionalism |
4. Critical Thinking |
5. Communication |
6. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
7. Cultural Competency |
8. Family-Centered Care |
9. Developing Others through Teaching and Mentoring |
10. Interdisciplinary Team Building |
11. Working with Communities and Systems |
12. Policy and Advocacy |
The application deadline for the CityLeaders program has been extended until Friday August 8th.
Email to Brandon Grimm (blgrimm@unmc.edu) or fax to 402-561-7525
