The Learning Agenda for Systems Change is a tool that can help health departments connect community health assessment data to their workforce development planning process in a way that fosters systems change. The Learning Agenda for Systems Change provides a framework for a new way of thinking for workforce development. It offers an action-oriented process for health departments and their partners to use transformative learning as a driver for systems change. The Learning Agenda for Systems Change provides a stepwise and yet iterative approach to collectively identifying the root causes of today’s complex challenges and developing a multi-level, multi-pronged learning approach to address conditions needed for systems change. Moreover, the Learning Agenda for Systems Change offers health departments an opportunity to advance their practice by better integrating existing assessment and planning efforts related to accreditation, including Community Health Assessments (CHAs), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs), Strategic Plans, and Workforce Development Plans.

Health departments are critical drivers for change. The Learning Agenda for Systems Change is a tool health departments can use to transform their approach to building a workforce that has the cross-cutting capabilities needed for their communities to achieve their highest level of health.

If you’re ready to learn more and practice applying the Learning Agenda for Systems Change to workforce development planning, we hope you’ll join us!

Ideal For:

Public health professionals working for a state, local, territorial, or tribal health department to support workforce development planning efforts

Cost

FREE

What to Expect

This three-hour workshop uses a blend of instruction and practice work in small groups, so come ready to participate! This virtual workshop requires your participation by video using a webcam or built-in camera on your device.

Workshop Access

Participants who register by October 31st will receive a calendar invitation with details on how to join the Zoom meeting the following day. Participants who register after this date will receive a calendar invitation on Tuesday, November 12th. If you don't receive the calendar invitation and connection information by the date listed, please contact us at lms.registration.rmphtc@ucdenver.edu.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the Learning Agenda for Systems Change framework and its relevance to the work of health departments.
2. Describe how the Learning Agenda for Systems Change can be used as a tool to align workforce development planning efforts with community challenges.
3. Distinguish between technical and adaptive challenges.
4. Create a challenge statement focused on root causes of a community challenge that can inform a learning approach that prepares their workforce to improve health outcomes and reduce inequities.
5. Identify next steps for continued application of the Learning Agenda for Systems Change to support workforce development planning efforts.

Length of Learning Opportunity

3 hours

Primary Competencies

• Systems Thinking Skills
• Workforce Development Planning Skills

We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please let us know of any accommodations that will assist your full participation.

Development Partner(s)

This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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